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BT53 UCZ

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,800 mi
Last recorded88,800 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UCZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,800 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,529 miles

oil on min

Fail 7 Aug 2018 84,529 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil on min

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,774 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust heat shield hanging on exhaust

Fail 7 Aug 2017 79,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust heat shield hanging on exhaust

speed sensor ring broken

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,623 miles

Nearside windscreen washer system leaking

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in treaded area

Offside wiper rubber split

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer system leaking

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in treaded area

Offside wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,161 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,161 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,001 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,290 miles

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

Some wear to nearside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near and off side rear tyres have perished on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,948 miles

off side front tyre is worn on inner edge.

slight wear on near side rear tyre side wall.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,878 miles

note near and off side front tyres are worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,570 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,666 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 UCZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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