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KU02 VNX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,952 mi
Last recorded73,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VNX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,952 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Jun 2025 73,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 73,476 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 73,474 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 74,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front head lamp loose but secure

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,699 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 65,699 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 62,835 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 59,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 56,292 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 56,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175-70-14 fitted - should be 175-65-14. Both front tyres are also 175-65-14. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,647 miles

eml on

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,036 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,260 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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KU02 VNX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU02 VNX, 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 KU02 VNX registered?

KU02 VNX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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