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YL53 VLU

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,400 mi
Last recorded54,400 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VLU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on sidewall too (5.2.3 (e))

oil filter corrided starting to leak

Pass 11 Feb 2021 38,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 21,669 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 21,603 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,823 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2018 19,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 19,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,680 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,291 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 17,021 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,880 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 10,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 7,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 7,096 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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YL53 VLU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YL53 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 VLU registered?

YL53 VLU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is YL53 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 VLU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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