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L12 DRH

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,255 mi
Last recorded106,255 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 DRH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,063 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 101,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,611 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,457 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 91,457 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)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,554 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 88,149 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,149 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,605 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 86,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,617 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 80,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 76,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 66,652 miles

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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L12 DRH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L12 DRH, 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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L12 DRH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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