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NV53 OCE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,386 mi
Last recorded146,386 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 OCE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 146,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 146,383 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 130,796 miles

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

both front tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 109,827 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 109,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 99,922 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 99,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,695 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 82,520 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 69,320 miles

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

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2008 69,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 41,774 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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NV53 OCE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

NV53 OCE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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