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BT53 LFX

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,738 mi
Last recorded67,738 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,738 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 22,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,627 miles

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2008 18,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,199 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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BT53 LFX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

BT53 LFX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is BT53 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 LFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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