2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KC52 LDJ
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/12/2002. Recorded mileage 48,750 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,750 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
KC52 LDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 48,750 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
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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.
KC52 LDJ Mileage History
- 19/12/202246,287 mi
- 19/12/202347,191 mi+904 mi
- 19/12/202347,191 mi
- 26/11/202448,114 mi+923 mi
- 24/11/202548,750 mi+636 mi
Average of roughly 840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KC52 LDJ 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 (KC52 LDJ) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 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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