2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · LX02 LSC
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/03/2002. Recorded mileage 87,213 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
LX02 LSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 87,213 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
LX02 LSC Mileage History
- 03/05/202384,674 mi
- 04/05/202384,675 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/202485,648 mi+973 mi
- 11/04/202485,648 mi
- 23/04/202587,213 mi+1,565 mi
Average of roughly 1,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX02 LSC 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 (LX02 LSC) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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