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KN52 LSC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,518 mi
Last recorded92,518 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 LSC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 92,518 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 92,511 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S and N/S outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Noise from o/s/r brake when applied

Vehicle wouldn't run at idle when cold

Pass 22 Jan 2025 90,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Slight exhaust blow (centre)

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,008 miles

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 89,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,706 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

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

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,339 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 82,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,356 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 80,355 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,573 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner wheel is slightly corroded (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 67,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner wheel is slightly corroded (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,494 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,125 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,125 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,241 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,241 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,353 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 51,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,864 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 48,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,332 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 36,765 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,977 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 23,147 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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KN52 LSC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 KN52 LSC, 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 KN52 LSC registered?

KN52 LSC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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