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WJ54 YDL

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 YDL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,016 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 103,964 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,875 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 101,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Rear Silencer condition poor.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,499 miles

Offside Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 77,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,997 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,394 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,137 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 YDL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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