2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KU52 XBV
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 97,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/01/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
KU52 XBV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2014
- 97,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
KU52 XBV Mileage History
- 08/09/200625,675 mi
- 05/10/200735,628 mi+9,953 mi
- 18/10/200841,187 mi+5,559 mi
- 18/10/200841,187 mi
- 17/09/200948,205 mi+7,018 mi
- 10/09/201061,959 mi+13,754 mi
- 07/09/201177,953 mi+15,994 mi
- 07/09/201177,954 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/201284,952 mi+6,998 mi
- 01/08/201284,960 mi+8 mi
- 25/07/201388,818 mi+3,858 mi
- 29/07/201388,861 mi+43 mi
- 30/07/201497,934 mi+9,073 mi
Average of roughly 9,158 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
KU52 XBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (KU52 XBV) between September 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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