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GV02 FLJ

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,471 mi
Last recorded58,471 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 FLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 58,471 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad very thin, change soon DO NOT IGNORE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Revers light not working, (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,546 miles

Coolant leak

Damage to nearside front corner

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp brackets deteriorated

Offside outer cv gaiter perished

Rear outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 50,546 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Damage to nearside front corner

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp brackets deteriorated

Offside outer cv gaiter perished

Rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,348 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer cv gaiters perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,403 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,897 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 30,897 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 22,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release does not release under load (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,051 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,785 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 12,781 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,857 miles

Air bag warning light (SRS) stays on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 4,619 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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GV02 FLJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV02 FLJ, 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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What year was GV02 FLJ registered?

GV02 FLJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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