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KU52 XLA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XLA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,991 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,959 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 47,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

damage to offside outer sill.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 47,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from mirror. (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both inner steering rack joints slight play.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,974 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 37,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bearing noise when engine running,

history of timing belt unknown, may be overdue for replacement

Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,348 miles

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

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

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

front tyres 2/2.5mm,uneven wear cracks in tread/walls.

outer c/v gaiters poor condition.

slight tread run out rear tyres.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,348 miles

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

front tyres 2/2.5mm,uneven wear cracks in tread/walls.

outer c/v gaiters poor condition.

slight tread run out rear tyres.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,307 miles

corrosion to coil springs

front tyres 2,5mm worn on edges

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,384 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm,heavy cracks uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust front pipe/cat

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 26 Sep 2011 26,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres 2.5mm,heavy cracks uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust front pipe/cat

exhaust centre section poor condition

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,888 miles

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres 2.5mm uneven wear

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,198 miles

CORROSION FORMING TO EXHAUST AND BRAKE PIPES.

REAR TYRES ON 3mm

Fail 26 Sep 2009 23,198 miles

CORROSION FORMING TO EXHAUST AND BRAKE PIPES.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR TYRES ON 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,999 miles

exhaust system poor condition.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,696 miles

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES.CORRSION FORMING TO EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,156 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 XLA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

KU52 XLA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KU52 XLA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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