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WL53 MBY

2004 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,306 mi
Last recorded51,306 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 MBY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,306 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2025 51,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,391 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,877 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,136 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,787 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,587 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,331 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,568 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,299 miles

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

front disk,s worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 11,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,210 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 5,396 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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WL53 MBY is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WL53 MBY, 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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WL53 MBY is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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