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BN04 LXH

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,071 mi
Last recorded89,071 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LXH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,071 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 80,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front brake has slight binding.

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,479 miles

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

corrosion on battery terminal

Fail 25 Feb 2011 70,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

corrosion on battery terminal

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,313 miles

wiper switch/stalk insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper switch/stalk insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,500 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,903 miles

rear exhaust pipe/flange moderatly corroded not leaking

slight surface corrosion to near side and offside front brake disc s

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 LXH is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

BN04 LXH is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is BN04 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 LXH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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