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BW53 YRL

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,120 mi
Last recorded100,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 94,293 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,081 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 83,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,573 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,357 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 68,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,872 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,844 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 31,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,030 miles

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

n/s aim low † †rear wiper blade worn † †n/s rear outer seat belt faulty

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

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BW53 YRL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BW53 YRL, 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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BW53 YRL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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