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NV53 FWH

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,601 mi
Last recorded78,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 FWH
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre poor condition, dated 2003

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF Tyre cracked and in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2015 76,142 miles

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

NSF tyre poor condition, dated 2003

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF Tyre cracked and in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2014 68,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,692 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,230 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2013 61,230 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,388 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,036 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,841 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 29,834 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade is split

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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NV53 FWH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 NV53 FWH, 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 NV53 FWH registered?

NV53 FWH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is NV53 FWH safe to buy?

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