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YM53 WLH

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,455 mi
Last recorded59,455 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WLH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 58,191 miles

O/S/F side repeater lens is missing

Pass 1 May 2014 56,554 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 56,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed on edge

Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,361 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 39,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,320 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,754 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 22,314 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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YM53 WLH is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YM53 WLH, 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 YM53 WLH registered?

YM53 WLH is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 WLH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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