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2004 Rover 25 Impression 3 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 25 Impression 3 models manufactured in 2004, based on 35 real MOT test results.

74.3%
Pass Rate
25.7%
Fail Rate
35
Total Tests
48,423
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2004 Rover 25 Impression 3 MOT Analysis

The 2004 Rover 25 Impression 3 has an MOT pass rate of 74.3% based on 35 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,423 miles on the odometer. With a 25.7% failure rate, the 2004 25 Impression 3 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2004 Rover 25 Impression 3 is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 2.9% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions is the second most common issue at 2.9%. Tyres follows at 2.9%.

⚠ Based on limited data (35 tests)

Top failures specific to 2004 models only. The overall 25 Impression 3 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road2.9%1
2Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions2.9%1
3Tyres2.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 48,423 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.59% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.59% per 10K miTyres0.59% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.592.9%1
Emissions & Exhaust0.592.9%1
Tyres0.592.9%1

Mileage Statistics

48,423
Mean
33,001
Median
20,016
25th Percentile
59,490
75th Percentile
5.31% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2004 Rover 25 Impression 3 has an MOT pass rate of 74.3% based on 35 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,423 miles on the odometer. With a 25.7% failure rate, the 2004 25 Impression 3 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2004 Rover 25 Impression 3, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 48,423 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Driver's View of the Road — 2.9% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 2004 Rover 25 Impression 3 models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 2.9% of failures

Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 2004 Rover 25 Impression 3 models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Tyres — 2.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 2004 Rover 25 Impression 3 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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