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KM02 GLJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,826 mi
Last recorded15,826 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 GLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,826 miles

slight play on both front lower arm ball joints

Fail 5 Aug 2015 158,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 145,101 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 144,781 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 134,625 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 134,614 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 129,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different tyre size on front and rear but same size on each axel

Fail 23 Oct 2012 129,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different tyre size on front and rear but same size on each axel

Pass 4 Nov 2011 119,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,920 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 108,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,168 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 102,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,479 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 98,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,211 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 74,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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KM02 GLJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM02 GLJ, 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 KM02 GLJ registered?

KM02 GLJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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