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NV53 OCN

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,866 mi
Last recorded85,866 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,866 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 85,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,604 miles

nearside rack arm inner joint worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 81,604 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside rack arm inner joint worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres under inflated 10 pounds approx in each

Fail 7 Mar 2012 78,458 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all four tyres under inflated 10 pounds approx in each

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyer worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,657 miles

nearside front abs ring cracked

nearside front seat back will not tilt

offside and nearside front brake disc pitted

slight flutcheration nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2011 75,657 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front abs ring cracked

nearside front seat back will not tilt

offside and nearside front brake disc pitted

slight flutcheration nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,543 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 64,543 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,172 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,512 miles

both rear tyre treads have superficial cracks around the circumference of the treads

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

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