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AU54 XAL

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,131 mi
Last recorded76,131 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XAL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight lenses crazed slightly reducing light output

high level brake light not working

power steering belt perished

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight lenses crazed slightly reducing light output

high level brake light not working

power steering belt perished

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2015 57,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front outer driveshaft gators slightly perished

power steering metel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel tank corroding.front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.battery lamp on.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 28,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel tank corroding.front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.battery lamp on.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,656 miles

exhaust system corroding.fuel tank corroding.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 28,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroding.fuel tank corroding.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,784 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,674 miles

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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AU54 XAL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU54 XAL, 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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AU54 XAL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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