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BC04 HLK

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,932 mi
Last recorded113,932 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HLK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,932 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,328 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle surfaces corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front TYRES BOTH SNOW TYPE 175/65/14

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 86,621 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% O/S/F 110 KG N/S/F 200KG (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front SOLID DISCS WEAR/CORRODED

Front TYRES BOTH SNOW TYPE 175/65/14

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

55% BRAKE IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT AXLE

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,091 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,915 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,273 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 58,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,585 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,462 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 50,461 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished also nail in tread 175/65/14

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,137 miles

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

Leak from oil filter.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,051 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,547 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,193 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,193 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,395 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 20,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BC04 HLK is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HLK, 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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BC04 HLK is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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