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YT54 HDU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,637 mi
Last recorded77,637 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 HDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,637 miles

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

Nearside Outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches are corroded

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 22 Apr 2025 77,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Outer sills corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches are corroded

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 18 May 2024 71,235 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot damp and pipes surface corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer c v boot slightly deteriorated /perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R 15 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 59,933 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 59,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 56,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deterioated

Nearside Front Tyre wear on outer edge

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower both sills slightly surface corroded

coolant level down in header tank no sign of leak

Fail 19 May 2021 56,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deterioated

Nearside Front Tyre wear on outer edge

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower both sills slightly surface corroded

coolant level down in header tank no sign of leak

Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v.boot slightly deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,877 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 49,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,544 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both front cv boots (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 47,472 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,788 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre brake lamp not illuminated

o/s front wiper coming away from holder

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,910 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,059 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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YT54 HDU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YT54 HDU, 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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YT54 HDU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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