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LW02 NPN

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 NPN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 122,428 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 120,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,333 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 116,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,337 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,018 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,195 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,630 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,268 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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LW02 NPN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NPN, 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 LW02 NPN registered?

LW02 NPN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is LW02 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW02 NPN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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