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J2 DER

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

37,489 mi
Last recorded37,489 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 DER
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 37,489 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 37,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 36,509 miles

rear exhaust box rusting. both rear sills and wheel arches rusting

Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,753 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch

Offside Rear sill and wheel arch

rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 13 Feb 2023 35,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill and wheel arch

Offside Rear sill and wheel arch

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,006 miles

Rear sills and wheel arches rusting

Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,059 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn on outer edges and cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,023 miles

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,054 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,418 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,418 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,549 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,331 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,828 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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J2 DER is a 2000 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 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 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 J2 DER, 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.

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What year was J2 DER registered?

J2 DER is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is J2 DER safe to buy?

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