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WG54 DFE

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,165 mi
Last recorded59,165 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,165 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 59,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,659 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 49,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,568 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leaking at steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 45,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leaking at steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,571 miles

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

slight seepage of p.a.s. fluid from steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,157 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor

steering rack weaping

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,053 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condtion

steering rack weaping

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,376 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,678 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,402 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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WG54 DFE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG54 DFE, 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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What year was WG54 DFE registered?

WG54 DFE is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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