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DY52 NUB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,378 mi
Last recorded43,378 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 NUB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 43,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,723 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 38,654 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorated

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 38,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All 4 tyres deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall splitting

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,354 miles

Front exhaust flex slight blow

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,989 miles

front/centre exhaust pipes very rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2014 26,989 miles

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

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

front/centre exhaust pipes very rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,036 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 25,035 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,963 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 19,963 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 18,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,267 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 16,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,731 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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DY52 NUB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY52 NUB, 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 DY52 NUB registered?

DY52 NUB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is DY52 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 NUB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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