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DK52 UCE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,513 mi
Last recorded38,513 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 38,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 38,513 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 37,780 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 37,441 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside/Nearside rear Outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,266 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 35,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,682 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 33,674 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 23 Aug 2016 31,783 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,685 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 20,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,443 miles

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 UCE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCE, 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

How do I check the history of DK52 UCE?

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What year was DK52 UCE registered?

DK52 UCE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DK52 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 UCE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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