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KU52 XUK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,155 mi
Last recorded56,155 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,830 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner loose

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

coolant on minimum

engine oil low

Fail 2 Nov 2020 51,830 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner loose

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

coolant on minimum

engine oil low

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,127 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 48,116 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,744 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,835 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,040 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 42,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,198 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 40,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,562 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 17,562 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,358 miles

front tyres worn!

Pass 19 Oct 2005 11,868 miles

Front tyres worn on edges!.

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 XUK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU52 XUK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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