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VU04 XWD

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,628 mi
Last recorded35,628 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XWD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,628 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,625 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 29,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,441 miles

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

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,493 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,244 miles

Small split in both front wipers (still clearing screen correctly)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,148 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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VU04 XWD is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU04 XWD, 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 VU04 XWD registered?

VU04 XWD is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is VU04 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 XWD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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