CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ54 AUW

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,716 mi
Last recorded63,716 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AUW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 63,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 63,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 61,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,499 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,005 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 47,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror. ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 43,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror. ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,506 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 36,506 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,319 miles

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

Steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,655 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 23,835 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,810 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ54 AUW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ54 AUW, 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

How do I check the history of AJ54 AUW?

You can check the full history of AJ54 AUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ54 AUW registered?

AJ54 AUW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is AJ54 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 AUW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ54 AUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ54 AUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.