2002 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · KN52 VRL
2002 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 104,175 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN52 VRL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2022
- 104,175 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.
KN52 VRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (KN52 VRL) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KN52 VRL Mileage History
- 11/12/2021103,522 mi
- 14/12/2021103,522 mi
- 14/12/2022104,173 mi+651 mi
- 15/12/2022104,175 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 646 miles per year across 4 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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