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VK04 HXT

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,239 mi
Last recorded99,239 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HXT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 99,239 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 99,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 96,607 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 96,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower bumper damage

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,914 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 94,911 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,037 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 83,652 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,389 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated inner clip loose/slight oil seepage (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 78,389 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated inner clip loose/slight oil seepage (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing movement

slight oil leakage @ rack boots

Fail 15 Feb 2017 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing movement

slight oil leakage @ rack boots

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,672 miles

slight wear inner rack joints

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,697 miles

gas leak @ rear exhaust pipe

o/s and n/s outer c/v boots perished slighty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 28,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,158 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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VK04 HXT is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VK04 HXT, 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 VK04 HXT registered?

VK04 HXT is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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