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LJ02 UXK

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

29,866 mi
Last recorded29,866 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 UXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,866 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 29,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 25,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,258 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 23,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,149 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 21,146 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,101 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing (cracking in rubber)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 20,101 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing (cracking in rubber)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,596 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 16,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,987 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 15,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,201 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 7,320 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 6,413 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 UXK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LJ02 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

LJ02 UXK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ02 UXK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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