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VU04 XDE

2004 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XDE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,814 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 77,804 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 76,727 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 74,755 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 74,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 73,976 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear handbrake travel high before system starts to operate, indicating possible adjustment required.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 72,710 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,363 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 71,363 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,141 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 68,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,432 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,681 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,850 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,542 miles

slight age cracking in o/s/r tyre side wall ===== tread depth 3 mm in n/s/f o/s/f tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,904 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,982 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,744 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,069 miles

n/s front tyre is worn down to 2mm ( legal limit is 1.6mm )

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,990 miles

excessive travel in hand brake ( requires attention )

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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VU04 XDE is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VU04 XDE, 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

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What year was VU04 XDE registered?

VU04 XDE is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 XDE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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