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KR52 LBV

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,676 mi
Last recorded64,676 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 LBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 64,676 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection/some corrosion to ends

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to front brake discs

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,619 miles

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to underside of vehicle components

Fail 28 Apr 2025 62,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to underside of vehicle components

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,563 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leaking at steering rack connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 54,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,580 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 53,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode near hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode near hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,100 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 52,100 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,213 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 47,174 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,027 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,066 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,708 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,408 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 30,383 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,246 miles

spare tyre incorrect size

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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KR52 LBV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR52 LBV, 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 KR52 LBV registered?

KR52 LBV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is KR52 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 LBV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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