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YS04 EBM

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,509 mi
Last recorded22,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 EBM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 22,509 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 22,242 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 21,731 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 21,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 20,633 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 19,956 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 18,824 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 17,594 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 17,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 16,011 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 14,435 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 9,559 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,609 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 6,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 2,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 2,090 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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YS04 EBM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YS04 EBM, 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 YS04 EBM registered?

YS04 EBM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YS04 EBM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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