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KU52 XPB

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,037 mi
Last recorded76,037 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XPB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 76,037 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 50,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,110 miles

engine oil leak detected

Fail 15 Jun 2010 46,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

engine oil leak detected

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,292 miles

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

front wiper linkages/arms worn

Fail 9 Apr 2009 40,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front wiper linkages/arms worn

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,128 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,128 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,254 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 29,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 24,902 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 XPB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU52 XPB registered?

KU52 XPB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is KU52 XPB safe to buy?

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