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NL53 VHP

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,492 mi
Last recorded98,492 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VHP
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 98,492 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,201 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 91,339 miles

Both front tyres perished BORDERLINE

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,543 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,748 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 83,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,013 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,452 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,019 miles

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 10 Nov 2015 71,019 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,989 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 59,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,053 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear tyres ,tread has lots of small splits

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,436 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,341 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 18,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NL53 VHP is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL53 VHP, 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 NL53 VHP registered?

NL53 VHP is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NL53 VHP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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