CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR53 SZN

2004 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 SZN
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 148,712 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 148,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,551 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 142,551 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 137,748 miles

both inner sills getting corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heat shield on CAT loose

Pass 24 Oct 2020 127,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 120,962 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 120,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 113,376 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 107,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 100,798 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 100,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 93,235 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,121 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 82,732 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 82,732 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 70,251 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 70,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 49,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,717 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR53 SZN is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Green 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 Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR53 SZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR53 SZN?

You can check the full history of KR53 SZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR53 SZN registered?

KR53 SZN is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is KR53 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 SZN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR53 SZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR53 SZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.