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KU52 XLK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,345 mi
Last recorded95,345 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

front anti roll bar corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,129 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

front anti roll bar links have worn bush's

n/s front tyre damaged on the outer side wall

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

o/s front wheel has damage to outer rim

rear service brake low effort

rusty exhaust

Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,373 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexible joint split

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake and fuel line fluffing

misting of olil around steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2011 73,373 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexible joint split

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake and fuel line fluffing

misting of olil around steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,366 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

advise both rear tyres heavily perished and wearing low

advise exhaust front heat shield loose

advise impact damage to nsf wheel

advise slight play in brake pedal

advise steering rack damp ns

advise surface corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2010 62,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

advise both rear tyres heavily perished and wearing low

advise exhaust front heat shield loose

advise impact damage to nsf wheel

advise slight play in brake pedal

advise steering rack damp ns

advise surface corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,936 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,648 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 50,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,469 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 42,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,202 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 XLK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

KU52 XLK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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