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BD04 USM

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,898 mi
Last recorded62,898 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,284 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2015 53,284 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,647 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Fail 18 Feb 2013 34,647 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,920 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 25,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,356 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 21,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,884 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolent level on the minimum limit

exhaust front hanger slightly split

Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,195 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 USM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 USM, 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 USM registered?

BD04 USM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BD04 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 USM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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