2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AX02 LMO
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2002. Recorded mileage 122,386 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,386 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
AX02 LMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 122,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
AX02 LMO Mileage History
- 24/01/2024108,138 mi
- 20/01/2025112,095 mi+3,957 mi
- 27/01/2025112,232 mi+137 mi
- 19/01/2026122,118 mi+9,886 mi
- 27/01/2026122,386 mi+268 mi
Average of roughly 7,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX02 LMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (AX02 LMO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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