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KU02 UZL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 UZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 75,643 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

fuel filter rusty

wipers lines

Pass 16 May 2012 75,643 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

fuel filter rusty

wipers lines

Fail 4 May 2012 75,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,026 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,444 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,303 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 63,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,685 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 48,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,831 miles

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

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

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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KU02 UZL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KU02 UZL, 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 KU02 UZL registered?

KU02 UZL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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