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WJ54 VEA

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,008 mi
Last recorded91,008 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VEA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,008 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 91,006 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 86,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,861 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,957 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 49,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

PAS rack damp at O/S & N/S

only one N/S screen wash jet working

Fail 18 Sep 2018 49,575 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

PAS rack damp at O/S & N/S

only one N/S screen wash jet working

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,557 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper piston shim has fallen out of place

Nearside steering rack boot damp

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

front brake pads approx. 75-80%worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,500 miles

1X N/S screen wash jet inop & O/S poor aim

N/S/F seat cushion insecure at front

N/S/R tyre perished & poor condition

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

battery slightly insecure

hazard warning switch poor operation

steering rack damp at N/S

Fail 29 Sep 2015 42,500 miles

1X N/S screen wash jet inop & O/S poor aim

N/S/F seat cushion insecure at front

N/S/R tyre perished & poor condition

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

battery slightly insecure

hazard warning switch poor operation

steering rack damp at N/S

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,434 miles

ns front & ns rear tyres perished (cracked around sidewall & tread)

ns head light poor pattern

ns rack gaiter damp

Fail 15 Sep 2014 40,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns front & ns rear tyres perished (cracked around sidewall & tread)

ns head light poor pattern

ns rack gaiter damp

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,126 miles

N/S/R tyre perished & wearing on edges

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

O/S/F wiper split on end

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

steering rack damp at N/S dust boot

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,220 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside rack gaiter damp

Offside front wiper smears

Fail 31 Aug 2012 35,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge with cut to outer sidewall. (raised shoulder tyre)

Nearside rack gaiter damp

Offside front tyre getting low on outer edge. (raised shoulder tyre)

Offside front wiper smears

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,043 miles

front brake pads getting low

srs light stays on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,651 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 28,651 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,006 miles

ns rear adult seat belt not checked correctly, baby seat fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

ns rear adult seat belt not checked correctly, baby seat fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,686 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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WJ54 VEA is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ54 VEA, 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 WJ54 VEA registered?

WJ54 VEA is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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