2004 Rover 25 · 2,322 MOT tests
2004 Rover 25 reliability
2004 Rover 25s fail 40.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 25 years (2,322 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
- 40.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 62,732
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,322
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.5% of tests fail here (126% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Rover 25
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Body, chassis and structure15.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Brakes6.7%
- Tyres6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.3%
- Suspension6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.17%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.36%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.01%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.01%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.53%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.72%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.58%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.2%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.81%) · Power steering slight fluid seepage (4.78%)
Is a 2004 Rover 25 reliable?
2004 Rover 25s fail 40.7% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 25 years (2,322 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Rover 25 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.17% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.7% of tests), position lamp not working (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Rover 25 have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Rover 25 shows 62,732 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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