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KN52 WEO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,395 mi
Last recorded86,395 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 WEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 86,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 80,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 68,557 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 68,557 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 64,761 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot starting to deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,617 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2017 60,617 miles

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)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,803 miles

Middle exhaust section corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 55,803 miles

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

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

Middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,759 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 50,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,146 miles

Both driveshaft oil seals in gearbox leaking

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,445 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,425 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 21,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,097 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,368 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 WEO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

KN52 WEO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is KN52 WEO safe to buy?

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