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BD53 YPU

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge and slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre deteriorated + damage in tread

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre deteriorated + damage in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,531 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 69,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

coolant level on min

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,573 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 50,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,191 miles

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

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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BD53 YPU 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 73.3%.

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 BD53 YPU, 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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BD53 YPU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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