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KU52 RJJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,481 mi
Last recorded54,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 RJJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 54,481 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 51,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 14 Dec 2022 50,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and grease slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,566 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,365 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 48,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,685 miles

rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,387 miles

Nearside surface rust on outer sill and wheel arch

Offside wiper blade split

Rear nearside and offside tyre walls perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,638 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,627 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer tread

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,023 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,870 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,076 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 25,075 miles

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

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

oil leak from gear box

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,530 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 RJJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

KU52 RJJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is KU52 RJJ safe to buy?

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