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LY02 AWM

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,381 mi
Last recorded33,381 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 AWM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 33,381 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 32,051 miles

Offside front steering rack gaiter perishing.

Surface corrosion and slight blow on the rear exhaust silencer

Fail 2 Nov 2023 32,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside front steering rack gaiter perishing.

Surface corrosion and slight blow on the rear exhaust silencer

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre on the outer edge. Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 30,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,329 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,192 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 28,192 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 26,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 24,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,123 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks visible

Fail 21 Apr 2016 23,123 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper leaking oil steering rack (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks visible

Pass 5 May 2015 22,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,480 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 18,335 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front link bar bushes starting to wear.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,335 miles

nearside and offside front link bar bushes starting to wear.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,042 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,353 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,440 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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LY02 AWM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LY02 AWM, 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 LY02 AWM registered?

LY02 AWM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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