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AX04 HPU

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,395 mi
Last recorded50,395 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 50,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 50,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 50,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 50,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 49,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 May 2023 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2022 47,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear wiper blades split.

n/s and o/s sills have slight corrosion

Fail 30 May 2022 47,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear wiper blades split.

n/s and o/s sills have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 45,092 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 43,268 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 43,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 41,857 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 39,298 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 37,399 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 37,399 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 35,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 33,889 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 31,715 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 31,715 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 29,552 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 27,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 24,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,387 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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AX04 HPU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX04 HPU, 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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What year was AX04 HPU registered?

AX04 HPU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is AX04 HPU safe to buy?

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