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YX54 ULB

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,401 mi
Last recorded70,401 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 ULB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 70,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 70,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,628 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 65,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,223 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 54,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osf has 26% less effort (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded where coating ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded where coating ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,414 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight weap rack & pinion

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

slight weap n/s rack & pinion

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,054 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,211 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YX54 ULB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX54 ULB, 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 YX54 ULB registered?

YX54 ULB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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