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KN52 LSX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

81,626 mi
Last recorded81,626 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 LSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 81,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 67,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,073 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle sills and floor has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 42,025 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle sills and floor has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,562 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,043 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 67,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,601 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 36,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,462 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,157 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 25,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 21,816 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,816 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 15,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 15,443 miles

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

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

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 LSX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

KN52 LSX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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