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BW04 RZA

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,318 mi
Last recorded125,318 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RZA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 125,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 115,601 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 115,601 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,617 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,353 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing mirror cover taped

Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,886 miles

Offside Front inner steering joint slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2022 94,886 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front inner steering joint slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 90,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,296 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 86,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,247 miles

steering rack and steering pump damp

Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering rack and steering pump damp

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,331 miles

Power steering pump damp with oil

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,095 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,095 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,354 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 47,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 22 Jan 2015 37,782 miles

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

windscreen cracked but outside the driver's view of the road

Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,782 miles

windscreen cracked but outside the driver's view of the road

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,446 miles

crack in windscreen not affecting view to road

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,013 miles

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

crack in windscreen more than 40mm not in view of road

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,396 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer raised edges

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,395 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,545 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 14,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,383 miles

o/s wiper is slightly split

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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BW04 RZA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BW04 RZA, 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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BW04 RZA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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