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DE52 KDU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,019 mi
Last recorded63,019 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2014 63,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,313 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,010 miles

corrosion on powersteering pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,481 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 49,481 miles

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,540 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 44,537 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall but no cord showing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,389 miles

advise n/s front tyre

advise n/s rear tyre sidewall/tread heavily cracked

advise o/s rear tyre sidewall/tread cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2007 32,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,752 miles

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

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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DE52 KDU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE52 KDU, 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 DE52 KDU registered?

DE52 KDU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DE52 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 KDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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