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VO54 ZJU

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

143,238 mi
Last recorded143,238 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 ZJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,238 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Offside Front Panel corrosion

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 143,215 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Offside Front Panel corrosion

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,739 miles

Front Lower General surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2024 135,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower General surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2023 132,271 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 132,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,931 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 127,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 123,455 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 123,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 119,773 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 119,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 113,432 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 113,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,187 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 92,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,446 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,970 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,313 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,313 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,893 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 45,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,553 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 31,535 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,052 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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VO54 ZJU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VO54 ZJU, 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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VO54 ZJU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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