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KP02 JSU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,499 mi
Last recorded101,499 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 JSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 101,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,811 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 69,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 54,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,205 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on its inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 42,299 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 42,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 40,442 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside gearbox drive shaft seal leaking oil

Fail 28 May 2012 40,442 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside gearbox drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 24 May 2011 39,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 39,389 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 37,543 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Jun 2009 34,351 miles

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/R tyre has a cut in excess of 25mm but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,351 miles

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/R tyre has a cut in excess of 25mm but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 21 May 2008 31,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 31,814 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 29,404 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2006 27,030 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack boot sign of slight leakage

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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KP02 JSU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP02 JSU, 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 KP02 JSU registered?

KP02 JSU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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