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DK52 VOV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VOV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,837 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2015 73,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 65,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded

both sill to floors and closing panels slightly corroded

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin

rear section exhaust slightly corroded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 May 2014 64,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded

both sill to floors and closing panels slightly corroded

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin

rear section exhaust slightly corroded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,208 miles

1 of mid exhaust rubbers missing.

both front wheel arches corroded.

both rear closing panels corroded.

reverse lamps inop.

slight leak from n/s outer c v boot.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

1 of mid exhaust rubbers missing.

both front wheel arches corroded.

both rear closing panels corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

reverse lights inop.

slight leak from n/s front outer c v boot.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,322 miles

front brake pads worn.

small hole in o/s front outer c v boot.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 139,201 miles

play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 130,198 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 124,489 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front snti roll bar drop links slightly perished

both outersills sligghtly corroded

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 22 Aug 2009 124,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both outersill slightly corroded

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust section has a slight blow

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 Aug 2008 118,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 113,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes slighty binding

front number plate slighty discoloured

oil leak around enine and turbo

Pass 23 Aug 2006 109,185 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 94,738 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 VOV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

DK52 VOV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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