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NU53 SXK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 SXK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,561 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres deteriorating and worn inner edges

nearside front brake slightly binding

outer floor rails and sills rear end corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,182 miles

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

rear end outer floor rails corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroding on joints and mountings

rear end outer floor rails corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,286 miles

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,286 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,346 miles

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

all underbody slightly corroding

both rear tyre deteriorating and approaching legal tread limit

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,346 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

all underbody slightly corroding

both rear tyre deteriorating and approaching legal tread limit

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,476 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer floor rails corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2013 57,476 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer floor rails corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,489 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension components corroding

front brake discs pitted

front brakes slightly unbalanced

fuel tank and mountings corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and wearing edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,326 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 SXK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

NU53 SXK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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