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FY53 FOV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FOV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,655 miles

eng man light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,244 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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FY53 FOV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FY53 FOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 FOV registered?

FY53 FOV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FY53 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 FOV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY53 FOV have outstanding finance?

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