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WJ04 LZP

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,807 mi
Last recorded61,807 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LZP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 61,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,807 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,445 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres heavily persished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside and nearside rear tyres heavily persished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,505 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,505 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 34,197 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2011 34,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has been run flat

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,182 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,027 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,925 miles

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

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

front brakes 25% inballanced maximum inballance

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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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WJ04 LZP is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ04 LZP, 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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WJ04 LZP is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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