2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · LJ02 UWM
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/03/2002. Recorded mileage 87,628 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,628 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
LJ02 UWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 87,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
LJ02 UWM Mileage History
- 03/03/202278,525 mi
- 07/03/202381,522 mi+2,997 mi
- 26/02/202484,200 mi+2,678 mi
- 04/03/202586,142 mi+1,942 mi
- 26/02/202687,628 mi+1,486 mi
Average of roughly 2,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ02 UWM 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 (LJ02 UWM) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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