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YR54 CKU

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,064 mi
Last recorded61,064 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 CKU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 60,469 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 60,468 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 59,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 58,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 58,013 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 58,013 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 57,221 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 57,208 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2020 56,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2019 54,910 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 54,910 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 53,366 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 53,366 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 51,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2017 51,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 49,320 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 49,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has a crack in it but not deep enough to show cords

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

Pass 26 May 2015 47,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 45,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 43,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,317 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,656 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 36,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,527 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,832 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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YR54 CKU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YR54 CKU, 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 YR54 CKU registered?

YR54 CKU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is YR54 CKU safe to buy?

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