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BD04 SXG

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,877 mi
Last recorded94,877 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SXG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 94,877 miles

front and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 94,876 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four wheel arches corroded/rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2025 88,652 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four wheel arches corroded/rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,501 miles

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

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

n/s front outer drive shaft boot perished/cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 73,877 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 69,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 62,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2018 62,389 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2017 59,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,099 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,687 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,685 miles

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

Parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,573 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2012 37,498 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 37,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 32,013 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,712 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,162 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,506 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 SXG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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