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NU53 WVY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,515 mi
Last recorded62,515 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 62,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,231 miles

slight play in os tie rod, cv boots starting perish

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,774 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 51,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,559 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 46,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 40,877 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

could not test emmision due to exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,873 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 37,873 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Alternator mounting bolt loose

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,439 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroaded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,861 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre treads cracking

front dics corroaded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,405 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,744 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,530 miles

wiper blades splitting at ends

Fail 21 Sep 2006 17,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,469 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 WVY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

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

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