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LC52 OTX

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 OTX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 125,812 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,109 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 124,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management warning light on.

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 124,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L. permanently on.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,369 miles

E.M.L. permanently on.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 123,369 miles

E.M.L. permanently on.

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 116,041 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 106,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 736,074 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,894 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,869 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 57,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,174 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,548 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 26,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 23,400 miles

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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LC52 OTX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC52 OTX, 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 LC52 OTX registered?

LC52 OTX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is LC52 OTX safe to buy?

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