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WV54 FFB

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

36,979 mi
Last recorded36,979 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FFB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 36,979 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 36,799 miles

Central exhaust mounting rusty and deteriorated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 36,624 miles

Offside Front Brake dragging on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 36,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,369 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,232 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 36,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 35,977 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 35,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 35,717 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 35,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 35,375 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,003 miles

EML warning light on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

side to side movement detected in handbrake lever

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,587 miles

EML warning light on

slight movement in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts deteriorated and broken (7.1.1)

EML warning light on

slight movement in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 1 Dec 2014 34,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,610 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,898 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,294 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 28,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Nov 2010 24,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

engine light on

n/s rear tyre just on min limit

Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,544 miles

battery insecure

engine light on

n/s rear tyre just on min limit

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,791 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,748 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,803 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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WV54 FFB 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 73.1%.

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 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 FFB, 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 WV54 FFB registered?

WV54 FFB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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