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BT53 LGV

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,397 mi
Last recorded100,397 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions not done due to exhaust fault

Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,247 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 94,247 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

poss wiper blades req when washers working

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,091 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 87,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,814 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,056 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking/worn

Fail 19 Nov 2011 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres side walls cracking/worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,984 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 59,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,190 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,511 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,492 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 LGV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT53 LGV, 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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BT53 LGV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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