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EN02 XNL

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,371 mi
Last recorded55,371 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 XNL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,080 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 52,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRON TO REAR AND BOTH REAR TO WHEEL CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 51,342 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRON TO REAR AND BOTH REAR TO WHEEL CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perished and cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2017 47,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,948 miles

Light damage to sidewalls of all four tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,422 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,853 miles

emission light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,940 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,940 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,305 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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EN02 XNL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN02 XNL, 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 EN02 XNL registered?

EN02 XNL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is EN02 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 XNL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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