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WM04 XYY

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,695 mi
Last recorded63,695 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 XYY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,559 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,228 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 62,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 61,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,677 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 60,674 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,377 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 59,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,734 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 48,574 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,837 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,080 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2010 37,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 37,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,453 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,697 miles

1/ n/s/front tyre slightly out of shape.2/ slight front brake fluctuation.

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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WM04 XYY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WM04 XYY, 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 WM04 XYY registered?

WM04 XYY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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