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OU53 VLA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,053 mi
Last recorded192,053 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VLA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 192,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing some white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 192,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing some white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 183,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 174,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 165,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 156,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 146,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear box getting rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2014 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 127,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,978 miles

Both front wipers split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,624 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 80,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,493 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,768 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,429 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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OU53 VLA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU53 VLA, 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 OU53 VLA registered?

OU53 VLA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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