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LD52 XRS

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,860 mi
Last recorded73,860 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 XRS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,860 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 73,860 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,437 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,176 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 66,176 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,966 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Fail 7 Aug 2014 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,929 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 46,043 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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,697 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,252 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread starting to get low and perished

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,522 miles

Offside 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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LD52 XRS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD52 XRS, 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 LD52 XRS registered?

LD52 XRS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is LD52 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 XRS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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