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YD04 XBM

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,539 mi
Last recorded95,539 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XBM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 78,451 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,558 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,501 miles

exhaust corroded not yet blowing

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Mar 2020 76,500 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded not yet blowing

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,816 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,912 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,010 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,344 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,344 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 35,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,373 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,767 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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YD04 XBM 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 76.9%.

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 YD04 XBM, 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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YD04 XBM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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