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2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

92,986 mi
Last recorded92,986 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 CVN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 92,986 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s n/s outer headlight lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 7 May 2024 91,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim !!! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 91,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall has several cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim !!! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

vehicle underside has corrosion throughout

Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body show sings of corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2022 90,551 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))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body show sings of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,475 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front central lower windscreen showing signs of a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner front n/s inner steering rack showing signs of wear [leaking oil]

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front n/s inner shock-absorber showing signs of wear [leaking oil ] (5.3.2 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,039 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from n/s steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2020 87,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s front outer tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from n/s steering rack

Pass 16 May 2019 80,312 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has slight chips [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack has a small oil leak [at time of testing]

showing signs of surface rust under body of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2018 79,450 miles

Nearside Front steering rack leaking slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear axle beam & suspension components show signs of corrosion

fuel tank shows signs of surface rust

Fail 9 May 2018 79,450 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front steering rack leaking slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear axle beam & suspension components show signs of corrosion

fuel tank shows signs of surface rust

Pass 12 May 2017 78,403 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack as a slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 77,397 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 77,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 May 2015 75,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 May 2015 75,035 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 May 2014 71,685 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 71,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 65,194 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2013 65,194 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2012 58,350 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,600 miles

advise front pads looking a touch on the low side

advise nearside rear tyre slightly misshappen

Fail 9 Feb 2012 57,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise front pads looking a touch on the low side

advise nearside rear tyre slightly misshappen

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,650 miles

advise nearside front steering rack boot slightly damp

advise nearside rear tyre slightly misshappen

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,905 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,187 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 33,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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WV54 CVN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WV54 CVN, 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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WV54 CVN is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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