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LX52 OUV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,749 mi
Last recorded94,749 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 OUV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 94,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken on outer drive shaft joint (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads over half worn

nearside rear brake discs showing signs of wear

offside rear tyre cracking and has nail in tread.

oil leak

rear tyres have inner wall repairs 185/65/14

Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,760 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 79,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,613 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,794 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 73,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,424 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,728 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2005 30,901 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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LX52 OUV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX52 OUV, 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 LX52 OUV registered?

LX52 OUV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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The MOT history for LX52 OUV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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