2002 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · KN52 RWL
2002 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 127,228 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KN52 RWL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2022
- 127,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
KN52 RWL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (KN52 RWL) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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