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WG54 SXL

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,476 mi
Last recorded81,476 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 SXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,476 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wear

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,636 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 67,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,965 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,409 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 27 Oct 2017 57,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,418 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,639 miles

o/s/ and /n/s/ rear inner sills rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,389 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,753 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres 2.5mm tread depth in areas and worn on shoulders

exhaust system weakening by corrosion in areas,but intact and gas tight at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,791 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 SXL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

WG54 SXL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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