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BT53 WTO

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,823 mi
Last recorded65,823 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WTO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,823 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 65,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,619 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre is perished on the side walls

Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,618 miles

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

Both front brake discs are worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre is perished on the side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,784 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,907 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,196 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 WTO is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTO, 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 WTO registered?

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

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