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WL53 HAO

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,142 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 76,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,433 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,217 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,073 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,831 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 57,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,408 miles

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

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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WL53 HAO is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WL53 HAO, 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 WL53 HAO registered?

WL53 HAO is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is WL53 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 HAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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