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OU02 UVK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

29,363 mi
Last recorded29,363 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 UVK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 29,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Nov 2024 28,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 28,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 27,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak from transmission

Fail 22 Oct 2022 27,889 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak from transmission

Pass 27 Oct 2021 27,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pipes front to rear covered in grease

Pass 26 Oct 2020 27,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes covered in grease front to rear

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 Oct 2020 27,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease front to rear

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Oct 2019 26,918 miles

Offside Front jet washer misalignment

brake pipes covered in grease front to rear

fuel pipes covered in grease front to rear

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer sidewall slightly damaged & wheel rim 175/65/14

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

all brake & fuel pipes underneath vehicle have been greased

Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,366 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall & wheel rim 175/65/14

Fail 26 Oct 2017 26,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside washer jet not working

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall & wheel rim 175/65/14

Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,843 miles

Oil leak on gear box ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,753 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 25,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,378 miles

Centre rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,238 miles

unable to see condition of front pads due to wheel construction.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,450 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,275 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,895 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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OU02 UVK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OU02 UVK, 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 OU02 UVK registered?

OU02 UVK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is OU02 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU02 UVK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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