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MK53 VAH

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VAH
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,491 miles

advise inner sills + floor starting to rust+corrode under side of car.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,555 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,834 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,974 miles

slight oil leak

slight water leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,502 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,153 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,997 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 42,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,419 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,048 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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MK53 VAH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK53 VAH, 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 MK53 VAH registered?

MK53 VAH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is MK53 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 VAH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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