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GV53 VCU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,816 mi
Last recorded59,816 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VCU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 59,816 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,677 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,008 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,548 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,895 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,326 miles

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,475 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,544 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,313 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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GV53 VCU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV53 VCU, 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 GV53 VCU registered?

GV53 VCU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is GV53 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 VCU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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