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VA53 HZY

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HZY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 95,812 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 95,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,364 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 95,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,865 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 87,862 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,031 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 76,456 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 74,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,107 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,618 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,106 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 38,009 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,166 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn

Fail 4 Feb 2010 33,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,119 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 27,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,112 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 11,524 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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VA53 HZY is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue 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 VA53 HZY, 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 VA53 HZY registered?

VA53 HZY is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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