2002 Rover 25 1.1L Petrol · HX02 DLO
2002 Rover 25 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 74,701 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX02 DLO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2023
- 74,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX02 DLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (HX02 DLO) between February 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
HX02 DLO Mileage History
- 21/02/200630,882 mi
- 15/02/200736,121 mi+5,239 mi
- 03/03/200840,800 mi+4,679 mi
- 03/03/200840,800 mi
- 25/02/200944,822 mi+4,022 mi
- 01/03/201048,881 mi+4,059 mi
- 17/02/201152,195 mi+3,314 mi
- 25/02/201254,634 mi+2,439 mi
- 22/02/201357,721 mi+3,087 mi
- 10/03/201461,811 mi+4,090 mi
- 09/03/201564,280 mi+2,469 mi
- 25/02/201672,900 mi+8,620 mi
- 28/07/202374,699 mi+1,799 mi
- 29/07/202374,701 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,514 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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