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YE53 ZVF

2004 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,512 mi
Last recorded99,512 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZVF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,512 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,830 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 95,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,159 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 90,569 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre rear exhaust corroded

engine mag/light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,657 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 82,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2011 78,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,553 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 55,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,435 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YE53 ZVF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE53 ZVF, 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 YE53 ZVF registered?

YE53 ZVF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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