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DS52 DCE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,059 mi
Last recorded52,059 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,871 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,871 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,171 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 29,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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DS52 DCE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS52 DCE, 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 DS52 DCE?

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What year was DS52 DCE registered?

DS52 DCE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DS52 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 DCE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS52 DCE have outstanding finance?

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