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LC02 XLB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 XLB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,470 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 65,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 63,608 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre age cracking

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,296 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 62,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,913 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,913 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage nearside sill

slight oil leak from gear box

slight weep from offside steering rack

vairious chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,813 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,249 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is close to the limit at the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has worn bald on the very inner edge

offside rear tyre is under inflated

we would advise to have the offside rear tyre checked due to it being run under inflated, it may have damaged the side walls

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,273 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,656 miles

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SRS light on dash

both front tyres are perishing

oil leaking from nearside drive shaft diff seal

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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LC02 XLB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC02 XLB, 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 LC02 XLB registered?

LC02 XLB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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