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LV02 AYO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,268 mi
Last recorded33,268 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 AYO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 33,268 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 33,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 33,203 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 33,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,131 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,613 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,340 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

O/S Wiper blade ends split

Fail 15 Feb 2018 32,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

O/S Wiper blade ends split

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 31,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,738 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,053 miles

all four has tear

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,651 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,077 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 22,077 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,095 miles

drivers side washer pipe not very secure

Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,560 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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LV02 AYO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV02 AYO, 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 LV02 AYO registered?

LV02 AYO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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