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WF53 URJ

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,076 mi
Last recorded118,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 URJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 118,076 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

No oil registering on dipstick

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,309 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cil area slightly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,047 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,929 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,929 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,359 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,516 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,261 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,360 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 39,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,928 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,447 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,271 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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WF53 URJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WF53 URJ, 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 WF53 URJ registered?

WF53 URJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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