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EK53 VNY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,224 mi
Last recorded146,224 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VNY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 146,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,510 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 11 Aug 2017 134,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

osr tyre slightly cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2016 116,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

osr tyre slightly cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015 106,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,233 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 100,230 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,041 miles

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 49,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 49,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake close to no reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,031 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 36,534 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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EK53 VNY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK53 VNY, 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 EK53 VNY registered?

EK53 VNY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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