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WJ54 VDZ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,529 mi
Last recorded53,529 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VDZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,529 miles

both head lights are misted beam image still just visible.

hand brake has little reserve travel

rattle from exhaust catalyst

Fail 5 Sep 2019 53,529 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both head lights are misted beam image still just visible.

hand brake has little reserve travel

rattle from exhaust catalyst

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,151 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,737 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,737 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,913 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 32,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front wipers starting to split

O/S wiper starting to smear screen - advise new wiper

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,196 miles

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

exhaust poor o/s/r

Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,902 miles

ns front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2012 21,826 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 18,628 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

os front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,628 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

os front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,275 miles

ns tyres perished & kerbed

os tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,974 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 6,273 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 3,090 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 3,004 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 3,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WJ54 VDZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ54 VDZ, 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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WJ54 VDZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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