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LX02 RDV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,180 mi
Last recorded120,180 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 RDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 120,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,180 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,180 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level low (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 116,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 116,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 113,258 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,268 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

oil on minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2013 107,591 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,618 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 102,020 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cut slightly in places

Fail 27 Jan 2011 102,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres cut slightly in places

Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,955 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 97,955 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009

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 25 Feb 2008 73,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,611 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 59,611 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,103 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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LX02 RDV 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 61.9%.

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 LX02 RDV, 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 LX02 RDV registered?

LX02 RDV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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