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YR04 DYV

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,790 mi
Last recorded34,790 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 DYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 34,790 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 34,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,429 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,865 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 33,059 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 32,464 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,939 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 31,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,385 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 31,385 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,945 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,397 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,359 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 17,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,886 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 13,170 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,170 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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YR04 DYV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YR04 DYV, 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 YR04 DYV registered?

YR04 DYV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is YR04 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 DYV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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