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WV04 GCY

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,176 mi
Last recorded69,176 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 GCY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 69,176 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 63,596 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 63,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,524 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,405 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 12 Mar 2015 47,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,981 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,765 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,369 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,216 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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WV04 GCY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WV04 GCY, 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 WV04 GCY registered?

WV04 GCY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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