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LW02 HZG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,945 mi
Last recorded65,945 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 HZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,013 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 49,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,891 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 33,891 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,885 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 12,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,632 miles

Rear of exhaust rusting.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,057 miles

both front tyre side walls damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,659 miles

some rust on exhaust.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,989 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 9,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 7,010 miles

exhaust joint rusting.

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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LW02 HZG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LW02 HZG, 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 LW02 HZG registered?

LW02 HZG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is LW02 HZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW02 HZG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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