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KU52 OSJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,676 mi
Last recorded75,676 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OSJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,676 miles

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

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 6 May 2025 75,273 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle

Fail 6 May 2025 75,273 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2022 74,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,886 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,940 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,708 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 66,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,878 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,840 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 59,840 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 58,044 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 57,536 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,536 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 56,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,453 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 54,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,448 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,337 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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KU52 OSJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KU52 OSJ, 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 KU52 OSJ registered?

KU52 OSJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is KU52 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 OSJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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