2002 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · KN52 LSJ
2002 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 88,671 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN52 LSJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 88,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN52 LSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (KN52 LSJ) between February 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
KN52 LSJ Mileage History
- 02/02/200622,995 mi
- 16/01/200729,246 mi+6,251 mi
- 27/02/200840,688 mi+11,442 mi
- 27/02/200840,688 mi
- 19/03/200945,467 mi+4,779 mi
- 19/02/201050,515 mi+5,048 mi
- 22/02/201050,517 mi+2 mi
- 07/03/201156,355 mi+5,838 mi
- 19/03/201260,596 mi+4,241 mi
- 12/03/201364,672 mi+4,076 mi
- 31/07/201467,963 mi+3,291 mi
- 22/09/201571,386 mi+3,423 mi
- 30/09/201674,697 mi+3,311 mi
- 26/09/201776,725 mi+2,028 mi
- 24/09/201878,721 mi+1,996 mi
- 25/09/201878,721 mi
- 24/09/201981,799 mi+3,078 mi
- 13/10/202083,308 mi+1,509 mi
- 27/09/202184,430 mi+1,122 mi
- 17/10/202285,591 mi+1,161 mi
- 13/10/202386,820 mi+1,229 mi
- 17/10/202386,820 mi
- 16/10/202487,419 mi+599 mi
- 08/10/202588,671 mi+1,252 mi
Average of roughly 3,337 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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