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LA51 HJN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,166 mi
Last recorded96,166 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 HJN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake low effort

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

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

Rear wiper split

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,854 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 13 Apr 2022 95,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 13 May 2021 95,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

battery loose

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 94,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,988 miles

Offside wiper split

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,905 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,633 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 888,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 888,834 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,278 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,882 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Minor scoring on both front discs

Oil leak

o/s outer CV boot starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,135 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 75,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,207 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 65,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,787 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,617 miles

Nearside 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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LA51 HJN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 LA51 HJN, 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 LA51 HJN registered?

LA51 HJN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is LA51 HJN safe to buy?

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