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BW53 TJX

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,128 mi
Last recorded48,128 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 TJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,128 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,500 miles

eml light on

Fail 8 Jun 2015 46,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

Pass 2 May 2014 43,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 40,906 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 37,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 37,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2011 33,728 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 33,728 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,435 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 24,304 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 19,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,360 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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BW53 TJX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BW53 TJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW53 TJX registered?

BW53 TJX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 TJX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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