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VU04 ZZB

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,022 mi
Last recorded79,022 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZZB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 79,022 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 72,773 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,366 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 61,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,824 miles

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

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

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

n/s front door stiff to open

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 61,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,794 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,773 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 53,773 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 42,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,160 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s steering rack has seepage.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 23,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in both steering control arms and also has power fluid seepage.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,467 miles

Play in both steering control arms and also has power fluid seepage.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,417 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,247 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 ZZB is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU04 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

VU04 ZZB is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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