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BN04 LXZ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,837 mi
Last recorded60,837 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LXZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,837 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,553 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,434 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,434 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 45,422 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

excessive hand brake travel

Fail 22 Mar 2011 39,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,747 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,144 miles

near side front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limits

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,585 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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BN04 LXZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN04 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

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

Is BN04 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 LXZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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