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KG02 DAU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,691 mi
Last recorded81,691 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 DAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 81,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 81,689 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

General surface corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 74,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 175/65/14

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,469 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 71,469 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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,375 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 61,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,259 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,771 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 36,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,578 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,388 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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KG02 DAU 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 87.5%.

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 KG02 DAU, 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 KG02 DAU registered?

KG02 DAU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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