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BC04 HJE

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,130 mi
Last recorded31,130 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 31,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 28,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s + n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 22,987 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 22,494 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

os and ns outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boots starting to perish and crack

Fail 3 Aug 2022 22,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

os and ns outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boots starting to perish and crack

Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

os and ns outer drive shaft joints: constant velocity boots starting to perish and crack

Fail 3 Aug 2021 21,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

os and ns outer drive shaft joints: constant velocity boots starting to perish and crack

Pass 25 Aug 2020 21,138 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 21,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 20,374 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,908 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

head light lenses slightly deteriorated

outer drive shaft boots starting to perish and crack

temporary exhaust repair done advise replacement of rear silencer

Fail 14 Aug 2018 18,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

head light lenses slightly deteriorated

outer drive shaft boots starting to perish and crack

temporary exhaust repair done advise replacement of rear silencer

Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,158 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 17,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,438 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 15,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,968 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit alround getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 11,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 6,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,024 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BC04 HJE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC04 HJE, 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 BC04 HJE registered?

BC04 HJE is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 27 August 2004.

Is BC04 HJE safe to buy?

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