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WU04 LJF

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,120 mi
Last recorded82,120 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LJF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2012 73,606 miles

ADVISE, coolant level below minimum.

ADVISE, offside front (drivers) wiper blade split at ends.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing to legal limit.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2012 73,606 miles

ADVISE, coolant level below minimum.

ADVISE, offside front (drivers) wiper blade split at ends.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing to legal limit.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,635 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,640 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 61,640 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,649 miles

front tyre edges worn low

rear wiper blade worn away/washers blocked

Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,649 miles

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyre edges worn low

rear wiper blade worn away/washers blocked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,773 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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WU04 LJF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WU04 LJF, 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 WU04 LJF registered?

WU04 LJF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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