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W117 LFJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 LFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 103,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 101,679 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 100,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,820 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 99,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 98,703 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 97,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel on handbrake

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2019 95,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram leaking inner steering rack arm showing signs of a small oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. [space saver fitted] at time of test (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel on handbrake

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,081 miles

Front middle exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Inner steering rack leak

engine has slight misfire

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,729 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres worn on edges-not to cords at present

Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres worn on edges-not to cords at present

Pass 5 May 2016 90,903 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,343 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,064 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 perished

Pass 9 May 2013 67,033 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 67,033 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2012 63,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,476 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 59,476 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 54,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 49,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 45,772 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2007 40,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,554 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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W117 LFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 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 W117 LFJ, 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 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W117 LFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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