2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · LC02 XLP
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 24,403 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC02 XLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
- 24,403 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.
LC02 XLP 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 (LC02 XLP) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LC02 XLP Mileage History
- 31/05/202222,710 mi
- 09/06/202222,715 mi+5 mi
- 08/06/202324,162 mi+1,447 mi
- 13/06/202324,170 mi+8 mi
- 12/06/202424,403 mi+233 mi
Average of roughly 832 miles per year across 5 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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