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WR53 MDU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,876 mi
Last recorded64,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 MDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,876 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,143 miles

Nearside Front Steel wheel nut fitted on alloy wheels

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

Offside Front steel wheel nut fitted on alloy wheel

Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steel wheel nut fitted on alloy wheels

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

Offside Front steel wheel nut fitted on alloy wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,534 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 53,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,911 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,349 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,793 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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WR53 MDU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WR53 MDU, 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 WR53 MDU registered?

WR53 MDU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is WR53 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 MDU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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