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YW04 BNU

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,162 mi
Last recorded62,162 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 BNU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,797 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 61,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 49,222 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,877 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 48,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,504 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,339 miles

perish lines in the sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,659 miles

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

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

perish lines in both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,524 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,985 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,196 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,707 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,207 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 16,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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YW04 BNU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YW04 BNU, 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 YW04 BNU registered?

YW04 BNU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is YW04 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 BNU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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