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YR04 EBC

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,446 mi
Last recorded53,446 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EBC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 53,446 miles

all four wheel archs corded

power steering oil sepage

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2026 53,446 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))

all four wheel archs corded

power steering oil sepage

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,067 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

wheel archs all round corded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,633 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,949 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 51,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 50,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

customer advised not to drive away

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,908 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 43,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,567 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,126 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2007 17,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EBC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YR04 EBC, 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 YR04 EBC registered?

YR04 EBC is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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