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KN52 LSJ

2002 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,671 mi
Last recorded88,671 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 LSJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,671 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,419 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,820 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 86,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,721 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 78,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,725 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,697 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,517 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 50,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,467 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 40,688 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,995 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads worn

parking brake lever comes up high

wiper blades smear slightly

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 LSJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN52 LSJ, 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.

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What year was KN52 LSJ registered?

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

Is KN52 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 LSJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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