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BD04 KOW

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,283 mi
Last recorded75,283 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KOW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 75,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flange at junction of mid and rear sections. (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 64,320 miles

Nearside 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 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flange at junction of mid and rear sections. (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 61,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,032 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,382 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 53,376 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perished & splitting....

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,835 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 47,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,589 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,137 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 39,134 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,347 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 24,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,279 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 19,077 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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BD04 KOW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD04 KOW, 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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BD04 KOW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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