2002 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · BF52 UBZ
2002 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10/10/2002. Recorded mileage 78,395 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1994cc
BF52 UBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 78,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
BF52 UBZ Mileage History
- 28/10/202271,958 mi
- 26/10/202374,376 mi+2,418 mi
- 31/10/202476,401 mi+2,025 mi
- 23/10/202578,250 mi+1,849 mi
- 05/11/202578,395 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 2,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF52 UBZ 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 (BF52 UBZ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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