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WL53 MDE

2004 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,617 mi
Last recorded89,617 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 MDE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,617 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,052 miles

osf cv joint gaitor perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,490 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 55,486 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,878 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,471 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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WL53 MDE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WL53 MDE, 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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WL53 MDE is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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