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VU54 WYC

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WYC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,073 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,862 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,455 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 68,455 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s dragging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 64,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 64,208 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,171 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,491 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,867 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,353 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 23 Aug 2012 36,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Signs of oil visible on power steering rack but no leak visible under test conditions

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,103 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,772 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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VU54 WYC is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VU54 WYC, 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 VU54 WYC registered?

VU54 WYC is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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