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KJ52 LKU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

83,892 mi
Last recorded83,892 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 LKU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 83,892 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2026 83,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,081 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2024 81,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 77,812 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 77,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,224 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,522 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,816 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,349 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,492 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 56,155 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,155 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,935 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak.

positive battery cable rubbing bodywork/other cable.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,740 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,883 miles

exhaust corroded/deterated

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,145 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

oil leak

rear tyres getting low on tread and perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 31,596 miles

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

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

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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KJ52 LKU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 KJ52 LKU, 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 KJ52 LKU registered?

KJ52 LKU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ52 LKU shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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