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DF53 FVD

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,867 mi
Last recorded43,867 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FVD
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,329 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 39,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 36,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,361 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 33,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 33,367 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 30,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,606 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 17,278 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 17,276 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,180 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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DF53 FVD is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 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 DF53 FVD, 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 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF53 FVD registered?

DF53 FVD is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is DF53 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FVD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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