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DY02 USJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,817 mi
Last recorded79,817 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 USJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,075 miles

rear exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2020 76,071 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2020 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed curb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure fouling exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,975 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,438 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side wiper slight smear

rear silencer rubbers badly cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,437 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side wiper slight smear

rear silencer rubbers badly cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

abs rings rusty

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,411 miles

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

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

both rack boots damp

exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,194 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracking and split no cords visable

foot brake pedal travel

near side front tyre perished on side walls

rack boots damp

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,770 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,705 miles

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

both rack boots damp

slight bind on near side rear wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,782 miles

both cv boots starting to crack

near side steering rack boot damp

off side front disc pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,265 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DY02 USJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DY02 USJ, 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 DY02 USJ registered?

DY02 USJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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