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BU04 UEK

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,136 mi
Last recorded123,136 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UEK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 123,136 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack slightly oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2025 123,136 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack slightly oil leak

Pass 18 May 2024 120,291 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 May 2024 120,291 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,742 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 103,094 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 103,087 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,977 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 99,977 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,441 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,204 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 88,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,809 miles

O/S headlight slightly insecure

Possible steering leak from steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,809 miles

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

O/S headlight slightly insecure

Possible steering leak from steering rack

Pass 29 May 2015 73,863 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 73,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight movement in O/S headlight

Pass 31 May 2014 67,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 67,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,198 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,350 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,540 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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BU04 UEK is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 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 Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 UEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU04 UEK registered?

BU04 UEK is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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