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VK54 OKJ

2004 Rover Streetwise

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,247 mi
Last recorded101,247 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 OKJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,247 miles

Various areas corroded under vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2025 99,718 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 97,122 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 97,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,512 miles

N/S outer C.V boot splitting/perished

Fail 19 Oct 2022 91,483 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front outer cv gaiter perished/starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,003 miles

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

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 66,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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 12 Sep 2017 60,219 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,294 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 53,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,348 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 42,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,807 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 34,740 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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,794 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 26,790 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,838 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion taking effect on brake hose ferules

advise osr tyre perished

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 10 Sep 2009 9,372 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front outer brake pad looks "overheated"

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,087 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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VK54 OKJ is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VK54 OKJ, 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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VK54 OKJ is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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