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LJ52 VSO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 VSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,445 miles

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

Offside rear tyre suffering from age cracks

Fail 15 Oct 2013 85,412 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre suffering from age cracks

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,876 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,271 miles

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

cv boots perished

Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cv boots perished

Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,670 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 67,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,262 miles

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

minor wiper blade scratches on windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,418 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,100 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 36,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,006 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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LJ52 VSO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ52 VSO, 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 LJ52 VSO registered?

LJ52 VSO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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