CarVerify

Free Car Check

W159 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,829 mi
Last recorded51,829 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 51,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body and suspension corrosion very rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2025 51,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body and suspension corrosion very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2024 51,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has signs of being hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front track on cv joint corroded broken off in places

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody -components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bad under body and suspension corrosion

central non obligatory mirror missing

n/s front speedo ring corroded and broken

Fail 21 Nov 2023 50,278 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bad under body and suspension corrosion

central non obligatory mirror missing

n/s front speedo ring corroded and broken

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,163 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front speedo ring corroded and broken

reversing lamps inoperative

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2022 49,163 miles

Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front speedo ring corroded and broken

reversing lamps inoperative

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,062 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

reversing lights inoperative

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2021 49,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

reversing lights inoperative

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

non obligatory mirror missing

suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,414 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front n/s o/s shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,228 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 48,228 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,876 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 47,849 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres small cracks

suspension and body rust

Fail 29 Sep 2017 47,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkages (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Sep 2016 47,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkages (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,828 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,295 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 32,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,617 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 30,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,202 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,794 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid high water content

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,794 miles

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

brake fluid high water content

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,084 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Aug 2009 22,084 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 13,824 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W159 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 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 W159 LUY, 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 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W159 LUY?

You can check the full history of W159 LUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W159 LUY registered?

W159 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W159 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 LUY shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W159 LUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W159 LUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.