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PA03 NWU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,465 mi
Last recorded41,465 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 NWU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 41,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,823 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 39,825 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 38,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 36,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2022 35,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 35,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perrished & cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 15 Aug 2019 30,044 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 30,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,322 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 24,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 21,455 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,856 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 11,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,185 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,286 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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PA03 NWU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PA03 NWU, 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 PA03 NWU registered?

PA03 NWU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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