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AJ04 BDZ

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,128 mi
Last recorded55,128 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BDZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 55,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,835 miles

EML light on

Fail 9 May 2017 52,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML light on

Pass 18 May 2016 50,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Area (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 50,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 49,478 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 49,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2014 46,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,322 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing down and bald on inner edge

steering rack boot damp

Pass 18 May 2011 37,669 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,3 mm wear testable

Fail 17 May 2011 37,669 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on edges,3 mm wear testable

Pass 11 May 2010 33,433 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 18 May 2009 29,991 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 25,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2008 25,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,546 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 19,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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AJ04 BDZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 44,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 BDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ04 BDZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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