CarVerify

Free Car Check

CN52 LLJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,802 mi
Last recorded46,802 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 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 £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

RegistrationCN52 LLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 46,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 46,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 36,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 27,534 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter slight seepage of fluid

Pass 20 May 2022 22,832 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 21,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 20,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 20,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 19,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 176,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 176,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 17,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 16,274 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,394 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 10,012 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

CN52 LLJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CN52 LLJ, 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 CN52 LLJ?

You can check the full history of CN52 LLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CN52 LLJ registered?

CN52 LLJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is CN52 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 LLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CN52 LLJ 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 CN52 LLJ. 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.