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KP02 JZF

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,305 mi
Last recorded82,305 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 JZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 82,305 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all/tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 82,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all/tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,629 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 67,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,975 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 56,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 56,936 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Oct 2022 54,329 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,830 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 51,150 miles

o/side rear floor slightley corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 50,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 49,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 49,026 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 48,192 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 46,139 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 46,139 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 45,154 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2011 43,901 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,714 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 42,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 37,934 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 32,149 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 32,149 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade limited life

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 JZF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

KP02 JZF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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