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DK52 LMJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,765 mi
Last recorded129,765 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 LMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 129,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,112 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front & rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 114,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside front & rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,655 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,059 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded middle section

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,300 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

radiator corroded

slight damage to offside front seat belt

slight sidewall damage to nearside side front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,535 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 32,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LMJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK52 LMJ registered?

DK52 LMJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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