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KU52 XJL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,101 mi
Last recorded73,101 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 73,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 May 2012 73,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant bottle was empty

eml light on

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,726 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,500 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,433 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,479 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,659 miles

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

plastic bag melted on exhaust

Fail 17 Feb 2007 39,976 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,252 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 XJL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJL, 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 KU52 XJL registered?

KU52 XJL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KU52 XJL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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