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LV02 XJO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,270 mi
Last recorded65,270 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 XJO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,270 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,114 miles

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,468 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 33,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,766 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 13,538 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 13,538 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 XJO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV02 XJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV02 XJO registered?

LV02 XJO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is LV02 XJO safe to buy?

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