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KN52 SSX

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 SSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,540 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,912 miles

Rear Inner Both sills corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,045 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,563 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

all road springs corroded

all tyres perished

general under body component corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,723 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 37,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,788 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 34,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,088 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both steering boots slide up and down arms but prevent ingress of dirt

slight play in steering arms

Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front cv boots cracking up

o/s/f wiper split and smearing

slight play in steering arms

Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,713 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls, no cords exposed.

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front and both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 24,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front and both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 3 May 2011 99,585 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 99,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 23,250 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 20,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 9,843 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 SSX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

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

Is KN52 SSX safe to buy?

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