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BT04 LXL

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,787 mi
Last recorded59,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 59,787 miles

Exhaust mounting defective wire instead of rubber at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin much thinner than nearside, possible sticking calliper (brake readings OK) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 56,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides advise change (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 51,117 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,147 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,038 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 33,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,094 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 27,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,469 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,303 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 18,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,965 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,183 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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BT04 LXL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT04 LXL, 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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BT04 LXL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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