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BT04 LXS

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,441 mi
Last recorded50,441 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LXS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 50,441 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,779 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 48,775 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 43,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 43,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,477 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,685 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 39,685 miles

Emissions not tested CO TOO HIGH (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Back half of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 38,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Back half of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,249 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 34,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,528 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,326 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 32,326 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,656 miles

Advise front discs

Advise spare wheel + tool kit n jack missing

Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,656 miles

Advise front discs

Advise spare wheel + tool kit n jack missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 8,953 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 LXS is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BT04 LXS, 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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What year was BT04 LXS registered?

BT04 LXS is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is BT04 LXS safe to buy?

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