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DK52 JSX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

51,074 mi
Last recorded51,074 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 JSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,074 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,305 miles

back box slight corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2018 50,305 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

back box slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,907 miles

back box corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 49,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

back box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r tyre pressure

advise rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,463 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r tyre pressure

advise rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,940 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

drive shaft oil seal leaking

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

drive shaft oil seal leaking

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

osf tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,151 miles

drivers window not opening

engine oil leak

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2014 48,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers window not opening

engine oil leak

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2013 47,060 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,777 miles

engine coolant level low

Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,777 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine coolant level low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,453 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre crackin

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre crackin

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,978 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 25,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,382 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 23,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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DK52 JSX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK52 JSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK52 JSX registered?

DK52 JSX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is DK52 JSX safe to buy?

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