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X422 XLJ

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,983 mi
Last recorded63,983 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX422 XLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

cracks on nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,983 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

cracks on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,559 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 53,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,457 miles

service brake performance 60%

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,601 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,751 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 40,959 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,229 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 32,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 29,242 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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X422 XLJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol 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 X422 XLJ, 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 X422 XLJ registered?

X422 XLJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is X422 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X422 XLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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