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KM02 LWV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

25,118 mi
Last recorded25,118 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 LWV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,869 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 22,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,716 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 22,716 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,559 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 18,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,005 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 15,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,949 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 11,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,116 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 8,116 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 6,536 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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KM02 LWV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KM02 LWV, 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 KM02 LWV registered?

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

Is KM02 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM02 LWV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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