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WU04 LJY

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,076 mi
Last recorded35,076 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LJY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,076 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member has corrosion

slight corrosion under body

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,992 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,149 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2012 25,149 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,585 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 19,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,884 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 15,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,857 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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WU04 LJY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc 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 WU04 LJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU04 LJY registered?

WU04 LJY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is WU04 LJY safe to buy?

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