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VU04 XXD

2004 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XXD
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,266 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 87,223 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 80,687 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 80,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 75,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,629 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 71,589 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,391 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 60,390 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 45,307 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,008 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,329 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 27,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,997 miles

Battery insecure

dampness around n/s PAS steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2010 22,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

dampness around n/s PAS steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,855 miles

Battery insecure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,855 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,185 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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VU04 XXD is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 XXD, 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 VU04 XXD registered?

VU04 XXD is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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