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LJ02 TRZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,373 mi
Last recorded85,373 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 TRZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 85,373 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 85,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 83,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 83,239 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 80,165 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 80,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

alternator belt cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 78,449 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

handbrake travel

Fail 16 May 2016 78,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe on blowing on flex (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

handbrake travel

Pass 16 May 2015 70,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level below minimum

nearside and offside outer cv boots starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

offside front tyre @ 2mm and tread wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 10 May 2014 58,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 13 May 2013 44,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 22,223 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 27 May 2011 22,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light resanance from exhaust system at certain rev ranges{possibly loose baffle inside system)...

Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,587 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 9,421 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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LJ02 TRZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJ02 TRZ, 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 LJ02 TRZ registered?

LJ02 TRZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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