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BT53 LGZ

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,419 mi
Last recorded74,419 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 74,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,056 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 62,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,123 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps to high done while test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,566 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

over heating after emission test

Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,826 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,021 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,516 miles

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from pas rack

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,095 miles

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

centre exhaust rusting

slight leak from pas rack

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,393 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 8,038 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 LGZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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