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LX52 FDA

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,596 mi
Last recorded85,596 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 FDA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,596 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,900 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm low on edges and cracking up.

o/s/f tyre low on edges.

wipers judder and smearing.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm low on edges and cracking up.

o/s/f tyre low on edges.

wipers judder and smearing.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,864 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.61mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2014 79,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on edges

tracking

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,513 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,846 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 72,846 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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,746 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,625 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Dec 2010 66,625 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,185 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

off-side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,368 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,816 miles

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

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

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

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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LX52 FDA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LX52 FDA, 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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LX52 FDA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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