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BT53 LJL

2004 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,020 mi
Last recorded115,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LJL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 115,020 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml on

front brake discs pitted

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside front lower balljoint has minor play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,020 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml on

front brake discs pitted

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside front lower balljoint has minor play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,773 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

engine management light on

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

engine management light on

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 68,057 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,429 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,930 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,908 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 LJL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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