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WU54 JSZ

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,537 mi
Last recorded73,537 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 JSZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,537 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 73,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE AND REAR (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 60,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,520 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 57,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,870 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 54,842 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,656 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 44,633 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 18 Nov 2017 39,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,938 miles

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

noise / rattle underside @ 2900r.p.m

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,708 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer side wall not deep enough to show the cords

nearside of the steering rack damp but i am not able to tell if it is water or power steering fluid

offside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat

Fail 17 Oct 2008 18,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s front outer sidewall slight cut

nail in o/s front tyre

rear wiper blade worn/split

slight oil weep nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,409 miles

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

n/s front outer sidewall slight cut

nail in o/s front tyre

rear wiper blade worn/split

slight oil weep nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2007 154,465 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 15,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WU54 JSZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WU54 JSZ, 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 WU54 JSZ registered?

WU54 JSZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is WU54 JSZ safe to buy?

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