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YO53 UZL

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,134 mi
Last recorded59,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,134 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 51,933 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,762 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 52,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorated

Offside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 48,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,650 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 47,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front tyre scuffed outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished in the tread

Offside Rear tyre scuffed outer sidewall

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre scuffed outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 46,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre scuffed outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 45,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,668 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,186 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,972 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,687 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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YO53 UZL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YO53 UZL, 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 YO53 UZL registered?

YO53 UZL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YO53 UZL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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