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DX52 ULO

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,283 mi
Last recorded57,283 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ULO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 57,283 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking slight leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer bottle leaking

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2025 56,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,124 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Hanging loose. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,595 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 54,985 miles

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 54,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,175 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,381 miles

Front brake application and release 38%

Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/r rear heat shield rattling.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,163 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever near end of reserve travel.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 50,419 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,034 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 44,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,279 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,197 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,976 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 26,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,267 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,932 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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DX52 ULO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DX52 ULO, 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 DX52 ULO registered?

DX52 ULO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is DX52 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 ULO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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