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WL04 HJV

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

34,704 mi
Last recorded34,704 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 HJV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 34,704 miles

All suspension components and mountings have slight corrosion

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 34,644 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components and mountings slight corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2024 34,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components and mountings slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 34,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 33,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded at rear joining flange

Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,685 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated before rear join

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,283 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 33,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,822 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 32,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,740 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 32,740 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,475 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,769 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,915 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,862 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,862 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,141 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,029 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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WL04 HJV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WL04 HJV, 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 WL04 HJV registered?

WL04 HJV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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