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EF52 DXZ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,422 mi
Last recorded62,422 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DXZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,422 miles

both front tyres low on outer edges

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2016 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres low on outer edges

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,672 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 51,672 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,780 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 50,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,834 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,502 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,949 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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EF52 DXZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF52 DXZ, 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

How do I check the history of EF52 DXZ?

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What year was EF52 DXZ registered?

EF52 DXZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is EF52 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 DXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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