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YM04 SMV

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,588 mi
Last recorded47,588 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 SMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,432 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 40,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,762 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,882 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 36,882 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,321 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 34,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside headlamp mounting bracket to chassis leg broken

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,783 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,165 miles

handbrake lever as reverse travel

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,514 miles

reserve travel on hand brake lever

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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YM04 SMV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM04 SMV, 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 YM04 SMV registered?

YM04 SMV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YM04 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 SMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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