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YA53 ULM

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ULM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,780 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,790 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust rubber split but cable tied to secure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,155 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 65,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,820 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,627 miles

battery insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2011 56,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,730 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,659 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 48,659 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,932 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 31,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,043 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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YA53 ULM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA53 ULM, 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 YA53 ULM registered?

YA53 ULM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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