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VU04 XWN

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,078 mi
Last recorded42,078 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XWN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 42,078 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 39,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm + Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse lights

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm + Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 37,096 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 35,130 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 35,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,471 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wipers defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,075 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 33,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,148 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,335 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,218 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 5 Mar 2010 16,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,381 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 10,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,487 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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VU04 XWN 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 VU04 XWN, 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

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What year was VU04 XWN registered?

VU04 XWN is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is VU04 XWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 XWN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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