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NU53 ENJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,799 mi
Last recorded59,799 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 ENJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,799 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 59,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING CORRODED AT FRONT PIPE (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,256 miles

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

exhaust rusty in places

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,243 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust rusty in places

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres cracking in treads

exhaust rusty in places

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,702 miles

all four tyres cracking in treads

exhaust rusty in places

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,057 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres cracking in tread areas

power steering belt cracking badly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,475 miles

power steering belt cracked and split

slight power steering fluid leak from nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 19 Jan 2010 41,472 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

power steering belt cracked and split

slight power steering fluid leak from nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,449 miles

Advise oil or fluid on n/s steering rack boot.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,449 miles

Advise oil or fluid on n/s steering rack boot.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,661 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,661 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,258 miles

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

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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NU53 ENJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NU53 ENJ, 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 NU53 ENJ registered?

NU53 ENJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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