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BV54 FWN

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,777 mi
Last recorded44,777 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FWN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 44,777 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,028 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,095 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 42,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,904 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 38,904 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 37,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,478 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 32,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component & offside (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 31,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component & offside (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 29,291 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,291 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,809 miles

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,159 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,568 miles

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

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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BV54 FWN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BV54 FWN, 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 BV54 FWN registered?

BV54 FWN is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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