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KU52 XLW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,969 mi
Last recorded160,969 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XLW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 160,969 miles

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

fan belt loose

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 160,968 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

fan belt loose

oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 147,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 141,633 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 141,633 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 131,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 131,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 121,023 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 116,351 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front headlight unit is very slighlty loose

Power steering pipe bracket is deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2010 116,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front headlight unit is very slighlty loose

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

Power steering pipe bracket is deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,875 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamps have slight play

Fail 26 May 2010 108,567 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamps have slight play

Fail 27 May 2009 96,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mangement light on

Pass 27 May 2009 96,832 miles

engine mangement light on

Pass 15 Oct 2007 86,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,830 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 66,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 47,537 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 XLW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLW, 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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KU52 XLW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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