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BN04 LXB

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,599 mi
Last recorded126,599 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LXB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,599 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,278 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 114,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,998 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 99,998 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,904 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 88,904 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,001 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 76,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aA/C not working ??.

clutch pedal rubber worn / split /adrift.

engine noisey bearing ??.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aA/C not working ??.

clutch pedal rubber worn / split /adrift.

engine noisey bearing ??.

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,861 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN THROUGH

ENGINE BEARING NOISEY ??.

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 48,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN THROUGH

ENGINE BEARING NOISEY ??.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,115 miles

NOISEY BEARING ON ENGINE(POSSIBLY ALTERNATOR/).

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

LOOSE BAFFLES IN CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

NOISEY BEARING ON ENGINE(POSSIBLY ALTERNATOR/).

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,585 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 31,585 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BN04 LXB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN04 LXB, 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 BN04 LXB registered?

BN04 LXB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is BN04 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 LXB shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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