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LS02 GJY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 GJY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,678 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak gearbox

radiator leak

Fail 17 Sep 2020 113,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak gearbox

radiator leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,474 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 106,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 101,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,579 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,853 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 94,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust excessively blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip showing wear

n/s front tyre app limit

n/s rear tyre screw in tread

o/s front c/v boot showing signs of perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,995 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip showing wear

n/s front tyre app limit

n/s rear tyre screw in tread

o/s front c/v boot showing signs of perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,955 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 79,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 71,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,278 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,648 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,692 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,267 miles

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

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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LS02 GJY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 LS02 GJY, 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 LS02 GJY registered?

LS02 GJY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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