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PE53 TVM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 TVM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,443 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,836 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,398 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,450 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,071 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

srs light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,273 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,871 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,381 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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PE53 TVM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE53 TVM, 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 PE53 TVM registered?

PE53 TVM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is PE53 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 TVM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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