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LV52 DCE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,745 mi
Last recorded90,745 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 DCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,745 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,487 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,502 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,502 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,814 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 62,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,226 miles

chip on frt screen in swept area, oil/fluid leak on n/s/ s/rack gaiter.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,337 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,062 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 DCE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DCE, 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 LV52 DCE registered?

LV52 DCE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is LV52 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 DCE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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