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KU02 VTV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,147 mi
Last recorded150,147 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 150,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 149,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 146,503 miles

nearside rear wheel arch in poor cond.

Fail 16 Apr 2021 146,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 146,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 144,693 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 144,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,462 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 136,993 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 136,740 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,382 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 121,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,592 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 111,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,780 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,603 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,603 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,748 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,568 miles

Air Bag light stays on,

Hand brake lever needs adjustment shortly.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,335 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,343 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VTV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

KU02 VTV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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