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NL53 VJK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VJK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,658 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 69,482 miles

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,850 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 55,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 45,222 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 40,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 40,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,743 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 21,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,370 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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NL53 VJK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NL53 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

NL53 VJK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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