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YX54 WPT

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,950 mi
Last recorded74,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 74,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 63,407 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,892 miles

both ns tyres worn on both outer edges

Fail 18 Dec 2023 55,875 miles

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

both ns tyres worn on both outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,645 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 51,196 miles

Emissions not tested severe exhaust blow at 2 joints (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ front joint as well as rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 42,358 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,499 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 34,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,701 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 27,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions note cracks on side wall (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 19,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 14,923 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 11,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both front wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2015 11,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,851 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 10,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 9,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 8,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,781 miles

damp around nearside steering rack boot

Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 5,824 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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YX54 WPT is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WPT, 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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What year was YX54 WPT registered?

YX54 WPT is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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