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LV52 DBO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,941 mi
Last recorded31,941 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 DBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,941 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 31,941 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,408 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 19,408 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,453 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 18,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 15,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,730 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 7,791 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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LV52 DBO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV52 DBO, 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 LV52 DBO registered?

LV52 DBO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is LV52 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 DBO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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