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BT53 LJJ

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,996 mi
Last recorded47,996 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LJJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 47,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,307 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,053 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 38,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,707 miles

slight bined near side front brake

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,905 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 LJJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc 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 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

BT53 LJJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is BT53 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 LJJ 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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