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KU52 XMZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,287 mi
Last recorded71,287 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,287 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

sticker across top of windscreen but not obstructing drivers view of the road

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,213 miles

the exhaust rear box is corroded but not holed

the nsr and osr chassis is corroded but not holed

the nsr lower outer sill is corrored but not holed

Fail 10 Nov 2013 62,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

the exhaust rear box is corroded but not holed

the nsr and osr chassis is corroded but not holed

the nsr lower outer sill is corrored but not holed

Pass 4 Nov 2012 61,849 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

the nsr and osr sill backings are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,143 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2011 61,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

the osf brake is binding on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,694 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,705 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 XMZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

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

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