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NU53 GZV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,452 mi
Last recorded92,452 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 GZV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 83,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,794 miles

corrosion on floor to sills

corrosion on rear chassis rails by suspension mountings

dampness on steering rack

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre

wear on front brake discs BORDERLINE

wear on front brake pads

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,706 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,468 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

O/S/R tyre scrubbed edges

Oil in coolant

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 57,468 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

O/S/R tyre scrubbed edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil in coolant

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,734 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,390 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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NU53 GZV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU53 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

NU53 GZV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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