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YR54 KHD

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,175 mi
Last recorded74,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 KHD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 74,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,544 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 5 Aug 2024 52,703 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,530 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,283 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,458 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 37,458 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,874 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,826 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 22,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 19,722 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,722 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 12,591 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 KHD is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR54 KHD, 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 YR54 KHD registered?

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

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