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WJ54 ZPX

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 ZPX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,166 miles

Both rear axle bushes in poor condition - no play found

Both rear light units in poor condition

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2020 59,162 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Union to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear axle bushes in poor condition - no play found

Both rear light units in poor condition

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2019 58,248 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 58,244 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate brakes (1.6 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely abs system kicking in? (1.2.1 (c))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,998 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 55,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,821 miles

Coolant Light On But Level Ok

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,821 miles

Coolant Light On But Level Ok

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,399 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 48,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,599 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,734 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,188 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 21,188 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 16,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,828 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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WJ54 ZPX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPX, 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 WJ54 ZPX registered?

WJ54 ZPX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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