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OE53 VWO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VWO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 102,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn knocking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,539 miles

Central Rear stop light inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,264 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wall severely damaged

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 83,258 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wall severely damaged

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,536 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)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,455 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished & begining to distort

underbonnet ecu loose and metaal bracket close to battery loose

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre perished & begining to distort

underbonnet ecu loose and metaal bracket close to battery loose

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,484 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 54,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,897 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,641 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,380 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OE53 VWO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OE53 VWO, 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 OE53 VWO registered?

OE53 VWO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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