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KU52 XUH

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,639 mi
Last recorded53,639 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XUH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 53,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 52,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view StoneChip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,493 miles

Advanced corrosion to front suspension components

Auxiliary belt heavily deteriorated

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate poorly secured

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 41,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advanced corrosion to front suspension components

Auxiliary belt heavily deteriorated

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Heavy age cracking to both front tyres

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate poorly secured

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,890 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,393 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,449 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2008 17,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,788 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 12,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 9,466 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 XUH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUH, 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

How do I check the history of KU52 XUH?

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What year was KU52 XUH registered?

KU52 XUH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is KU52 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XUH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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