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VO54 XEZ

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,477 mi
Last recorded60,477 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 XEZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 60,477 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2024 60,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,358 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 56,358 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,270 miles

Offside sill corrosion

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Feb 2022 52,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside sill corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,960 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 48,960 miles

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

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

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,364 miles

Damage to steering rack

O/s/f N/s/f outer c.v. boot perishing

O/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,224 miles

both outer c.v boots cracking

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

n/s/f tyre cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 19 Jan 2016 36,224 miles

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

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

both outer c.v boots cracking

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

n/s/f tyre cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,215 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

slight interaction on front lights

Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,661 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2010 17,661 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 5,013 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 5,013 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VO54 XEZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VO54 XEZ, 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 VO54 XEZ registered?

VO54 XEZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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