CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN52 ZXL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,313 mi
Last recorded57,313 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above 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 £9.99

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

RegistrationBN52 ZXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
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

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,313 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat flip function inoperative

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

Nearside Front Speed sensor pick up ring cracked/damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small cut but still preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,143 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat flip function inoperative

Nearside Front speed sensor ring cracked

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around speed sensor on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes noisy when applied *Drums fitted*

Fail 5 Sep 2024 53,143 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat flip function inoperative

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around speed sensor on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes noisy when applied *Drums fitted*

Pass 15 Sep 2023 50,528 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nearside Front no flip to let passages in rear

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,977 miles

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

Nearside Front no flip to let passages in rear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamps not working

general corrosion under side suspension components/floors/exhaust

Fail 13 Oct 2021 44,921 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))

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

Nearside Front no flip to let passages in rear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamps not working

general corrosion under side suspension components/floors/exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,384 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 37,057 miles

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

Rear both reverse lights not working

Fail 30 Oct 2018 37,057 miles

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

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

Rear both reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,851 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox.

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,881 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)

Oil leak

slight exhaust leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 5,537 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 5,528 miles

rear wiper blade spliting

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 5,369 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 4,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,842 miles

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 3,128 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

BN52 ZXL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN52 ZXL, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 ZXL?

You can check the full history of BN52 ZXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN52 ZXL registered?

BN52 ZXL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BN52 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 ZXL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 ZXL 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 BN52 ZXL. 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.