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VU54 XAB

2004 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,543 mi
Last recorded123,543 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 123,543 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 123,543 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,300 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,487 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,935 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,931 miles

both front tyres on limits !!!!

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,931 miles

both front tyres on limits !!!!

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,739 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,386 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,630 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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VU54 XAB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VU54 XAB, 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 VU54 XAB registered?

VU54 XAB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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