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FE52 UBJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

108,828 mi
Last recorded108,828 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 UBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BACK CANNOT BE TILTED TO ACCESS REAR SEATS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL/ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 108,827 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BACK CANNOT BE TILTED TO ACCESS REAR SEATS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL/ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,881 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 101,881 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 97,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,024 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,824 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 88,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 83,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,472 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,195 miles

o/s side repeater lens missing

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

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

body damage

engine management lamp on

exhaust rattles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,194 miles

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

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

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

body damage

engine management lamp on

exhaust rattles

front brake discs worn

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,028 miles

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

Oil leak

body damage

engine management lamp on

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rattles

o/s side repeater lens missing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

body damage

engine management lamp on

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rattles

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,648 miles

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

Oil leak

body damage

engine management lamp on

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 May 2013 49,022 miles

Body damage

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 49,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body damage

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 42,801 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 42,800 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 36,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS light on

Fail 12 May 2011 36,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS light on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r bumper scratched

rear tyres perished

slight wear in o/s end of steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2010 31,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/r bumper scratched

rear tyres perished

slight wear in o/s end of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,875 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Mar 2009 25,874 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,840 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge (raised edge )tyres fitted.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 17,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge (raised edge) tyres fitted.

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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FE52 UBJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE52 UBJ, 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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FE52 UBJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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