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BX52 ZRU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,001 mi
Last recorded59,001 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ZRU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 59,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 58,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 56,587 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 53,209 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 49,336 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 49,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,118 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,349 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,447 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,316 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

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BX52 ZRU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BX52 ZRU, 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

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What year was BX52 ZRU registered?

BX52 ZRU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is BX52 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 ZRU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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