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YS04 BBJ

2004 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,928 mi
Last recorded129,928 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 BBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 129,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre stepped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2021 129,925 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 122,657 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 122,657 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 119,875 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security box section near axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Mar 2019 119,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 places outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security box section near axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated but still effective

coil spring corroded both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 117,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer half of treads (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated but still effective

coil spring corroded both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,744 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 111,744 miles

Emissions not tested Due to auxiliary belt failure causing risk of damage (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer half of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2016 103,274 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded/holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer half of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2015 94,590 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)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2014 86,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 86,265 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 2 Mar 2013 77,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner edge has uneven wear/feathering

Fail 17 Mar 2012 69,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner edge has uneven wear/feathering

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,187 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,363 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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YS04 BBJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS04 BBJ, 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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YS04 BBJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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