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OU02 XZD

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,770 mi
Last recorded99,770 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 XZD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,770 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,522 miles

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle/rear sills.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 96,522 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle/rear sills.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear service brake effort just met and will need attention

Rear Rear sills has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear service brake effort just met and will need attention

Rear Rear sills has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal worn

Fail 14 Mar 2019 90,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal worn

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,900 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,586 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 81,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,288 miles

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,725 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,259 miles

large cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,896 miles

advise rear centre seat belt not checked. child seat secured to it.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,026 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 XZD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XZD, 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 OU02 XZD registered?

OU02 XZD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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