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BT53 LFV

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,036 mi
Last recorded94,036 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,036 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges 1855515 82V (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 13 Jun 2016 94,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges 1855515 82V (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

passenger side screen wash inop but drivers side set to spray both sides

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,313 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat (belt not tested)

Exhaust front support corroded.

Nearside washer jets inop

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,775 miles

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat (belt not tested)

Coolant level low.

Exhaust front hanger very corroded.

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

Nearside screen washer jet inop

Fail 10 Dec 2013 76,775 miles

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat (belt not tested)

Coolant level low.

Exhaust front hanger very corroded.

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

Nearside screen washer jet inop

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 59,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 44,798 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,276 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 38,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 32,216 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 24,298 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BT53 LFV 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 76.9%.

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 BT53 LFV, 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 BT53 LFV registered?

BT53 LFV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is BT53 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 LFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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