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WK54 XVC

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

60,050 mi
Last recorded60,050 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 XVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 60,050 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 60,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 59,234 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ( on corrosion limit) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,542 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,905 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension components getting corroded in places

power steering pipes near rack area getting corroded

weep of p/s fluid around steering rack area

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,339 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 57,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,825 miles

front subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 56,825 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

front subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,207 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 27 Sep 2018 55,207 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area at rear near rear suspension front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,340 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,690 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 50,690 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 46,327 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,648 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,282 miles

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

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

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 36,356 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,089 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,914 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,914 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)

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

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WK54 XVC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WK54 XVC, 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

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What year was WK54 XVC registered?

WK54 XVC is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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