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LN52 XXK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,416 mi
Last recorded52,416 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 XXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 52,416 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads, wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front, side repeaters, outer lenses missing

Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 45,995 miles

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,698 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 41,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 41,152 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 41,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside and nearside rear (inner) sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,860 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 38,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,002 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 37,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,181 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 35,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,077 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 33,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,147 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,469 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 24,469 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,527 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,596 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,616 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,819 miles

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

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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LN52 XXK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LN52 XXK, 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 LN52 XXK registered?

LN52 XXK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is LN52 XXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 XXK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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