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BJ04 EEU

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,975 mi
Last recorded27,975 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 EEU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 27,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 27,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 26,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,108 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 26,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 25,243 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,332 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,312 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 19,981 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,178 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,201 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,403 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,568 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 3,913 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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BJ04 EEU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ04 EEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ04 EEU registered?

BJ04 EEU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BJ04 EEU safe to buy?

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