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WJ54 WNB

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,097 mi
Last recorded55,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WNB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2024 54,857 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,292 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 50,292 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,720 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 49,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,926 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack dust boot damp

Fail 17 Mar 2020 48,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (inner flitch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack dust boot damp

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,464 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack dust boot damp

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front surface corrosion to inner flitch

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

both front & N/S/R tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2019 47,464 miles

Nearside steering rack dust boot damp

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front surface corrosion to inner flitch

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front & N/S/R tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2018 45,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner flitch slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2018 45,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner flitch slightly corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,979 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F outer boots perished (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

centre & tail exhaust corroded & have silicone repair

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,285 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER WORN

Fail 24 Mar 2016 42,285 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED. SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR JOINT (7.1.2)

EXHAUST EMISSIONS LAMBDA HIGH, (ON UPPER LIMIT)

HAND BRAKE LEVER WORN

Nearside RACK GAITER DAMP

Nearside WIPER SMEARS SCREEN

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,219 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

os wiper blade loose

Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,966 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 37,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,567 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

centre exhaust mount half broken

Fail 25 Mar 2013 36,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

centre exhaust mount half broken

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,808 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly damp

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and worn to 1.8mm (185/65/14)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges and worn down to 2.5mm (185/65/14)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 24 Mar 2012 26,808 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly damp

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and worn to 1.8mm (185/65/14)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges and worn down to 2.5mm (185/65/14)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,677 miles

front brake pads getting low

os front seat belt slightly frayed

rear tyres getting low

srs light stays on

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,944 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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WJ54 WNB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WJ54 WNB, 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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WJ54 WNB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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