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BD04 MDU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,018 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 98,018 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working reverse lights coming on when fog light switch pressed, but not fog lights (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,082 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear mounting rubber split in two (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working own bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,954 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,778 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,454 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,659 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,918 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,955 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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BD04 MDU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDU, 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 BD04 MDU registered?

BD04 MDU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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