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BD53 YRR

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,356 mi
Last recorded32,356 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YRR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe on centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

power steering drive belt derteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,564 miles

Centre exhaust corroded & has a small hole & slight leak

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

PAS drive belt perished

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded & has a small hole & slight leak

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

PAS drive belt perished

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,597 miles

battery loose

centre exhaust corroded

head light lens misty

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

ns rear tyre cut sidewall

os front tyre cut sidewall

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jul 2015 24,597 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

centre exhaust corroded

head light lens misty

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

ns rear tyre cut sidewall

os front tyre cut sidewall

rear wiper split

tyres flat

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,324 miles

both os front & ns rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls

centre exhaust corroded

wipers smear screen

Fail 12 Jul 2013 21,955 miles

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

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

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres have damage on outer side wall

PAS drive belt perished

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,955 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres have damage on outer side wall

PAS drive belt perished

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,946 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished & ns cut

Fail 10 Jul 2012 19,946 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished & ns cut

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,035 miles

cut in ns rear tyre sidewall

slight play in ns front track rod end

Fail 12 Jul 2011 17,035 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cut in ns rear tyre sidewall

front brake pads getting low

slight play in ns front track rod end

Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,129 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

ns front tyre perished/scuffed on sidewall

ns rear tyre cut on sidewall

os wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2010 13,129 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

ns front tyre perished/scuffed on sidewall

ns rear tyre cut on sidewall

os wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 12,453 miles

deep cut to ns rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2009 11,249 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 11,249 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,423 miles

cut in ns rear tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2007 7,261 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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BD53 YRR is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YRR, 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 BD53 YRR registered?

BD53 YRR is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is BD53 YRR safe to buy?

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