2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · PK52 TSU
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 63,117 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK52 TSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2026
- 63,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK52 TSU 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 (PK52 TSU) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
PK52 TSU Mileage History
- 03/03/202249,075 mi
- 15/03/202352,696 mi+3,621 mi
- 12/03/202455,335 mi+2,639 mi
- 14/03/202558,155 mi+2,820 mi
- 12/03/202663,117 mi+4,962 mi
Average of roughly 3,489 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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