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VF53 DJJ

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,605 mi
Last recorded137,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 DJJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 137,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 137,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,601 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 127,598 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 117,940 miles

Front pipe is rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front discs rusty

outer sill covers fitted

repair to middle and rear exhaust joint

winter tyres fitted to fronts

Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,749 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

winter tyres fitted to fronts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front discs rusty

outer sill covers fitted

repair to middle and rear exhaust joint

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 93,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,265 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

uneven wear in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake travel close to limit

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

staining on nearside rear brake back plate

uneven wear in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,436 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,009 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,080 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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VF53 DJJ is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF53 DJJ, 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 VF53 DJJ registered?

VF53 DJJ is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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