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BD54 RZJ

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,940 mi
Last recorded72,940 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 RZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,940 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 72,940 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,718 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 70,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,584 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,438 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 66,438 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,040 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,404 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 37,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,633 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,312 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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BD54 RZJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD54 RZJ, 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 BD54 RZJ registered?

BD54 RZJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is BD54 RZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 RZJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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