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WL04 CLX

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,917 mi
Last recorded70,917 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 CLX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 70,551 miles

Emissions not tested Due to blowing Exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,561 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,699 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2015 60,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,523 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,900 miles

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

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

power steering belt deteriated

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,635 miles

front b/pads getting low

n/s/f tyre close to 2mm tread depth

Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,957 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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WL04 CLX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL04 CLX, 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 WL04 CLX registered?

WL04 CLX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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