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FV52 KWJ

2002 Rover 25

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,701 mi
Last recorded156,701 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 156,701 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 156,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 156,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 156,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 155,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 155,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 154,744 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 154,429 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 154,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 153,347 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 153,347 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected calliper bolt snapped off (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 145,183 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 141,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 137,014 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 131,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,668 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 121,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 111,458 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,845 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,593 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 60,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,251 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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FV52 KWJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV52 KWJ, 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 FV52 KWJ registered?

FV52 KWJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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