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2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,921 mi
Last recorded114,921 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,921 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2022 114,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant level low

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,176 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,462 miles

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside front sill corroded

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

Offside front sill corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 111,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 106,428 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,140 miles

Nearside Front Cracking in tread area

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

Nearside Rear Worn on outside and inside edges and cracking in tread area

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks all round tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Worn on inside and outside edges and cracking in tread area

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 93,284 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 93,230 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,689 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 125,410 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,466 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 71,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 61,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,288 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,288 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,083 miles

windscreen has large crack but doesn't encroch into swept area

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,894 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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YX04 VZW 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 69.6%.

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 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 YX04 VZW, 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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YX04 VZW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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