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DX02 LFJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,748 mi
Last recorded50,748 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 LFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,748 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,546 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 31,546 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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DX02 LFJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX02 LFJ, 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 DX02 LFJ registered?

DX02 LFJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is DX02 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 LFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX02 LFJ have outstanding finance?

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