CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF54 ZMV

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,293 mi
Last recorded89,293 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
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

RegistrationWF54 ZMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 89,293 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 89,288 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,841 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 77,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 65,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,797 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 43,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 43,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 41,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,858 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 39,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,678 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Slight movement side to side on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,669 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,368 miles

both rear tyre treads are slightly cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,352 miles

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

both rear tyre treads are cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,684 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,668 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,352 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

WF54 ZMV 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 78.3%.

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 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 WF54 ZMV, 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 WF54 ZMV?

You can check the full history of WF54 ZMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF54 ZMV registered?

WF54 ZMV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is WF54 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 ZMV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF54 ZMV 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 WF54 ZMV. 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.