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EA52 PKV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,547 mi
Last recorded107,547 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 PKV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 107,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,765 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 96,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,641 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,913 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,012 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 64,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,825 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank to o/s caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front t rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,469 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,928 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 55,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,296 miles

both front outer c/v gaiters have slight perishing

dampness around n/s of steering rack

exhaust front flexible in poor condition

front exhaust mounting broken

handbrake has slack

o/s front tyre edges low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,153 miles

front exhaust mounting split

handbrake has slack

o/s front tyre getting low

slight dampness around n/s steering gaiter

Fail 9 Dec 2013 52,153 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake fluid getting low

front brake pads low

front exhaust mounting split

handbrake has slack

o/s front tyre getting low

slight dampness around n/s steering gaiter

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,379 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE MOUNTING SPLIT

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,959 miles

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,513 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 2 Dec 2009 40,744 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

N/S REAR TYRE BECOMING LOW

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,744 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

N/S REAR TYRE BECOMING LOW

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,458 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,420 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND N/S OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE

Fail 14 Dec 2006 27,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,685 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,510 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 14 Dec 2005 23,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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EA52 PKV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 EA52 PKV, 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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EA52 PKV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 December 2002.

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