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YT54 HFJ

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 74,038 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2025 65,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 55,173 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 45,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 36,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,818 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 33,818 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,931 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,961 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,485 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 27,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 24,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,365 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,569 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 17,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,350 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 HFJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YT54 HFJ, 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 YT54 HFJ registered?

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

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