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PE53 VSX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,155 mi
Last recorded54,155 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 VSX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,155 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R seat belt check not carried out due to child seats fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,155 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

N/S/R & O/S/R seat belt check not carried out due to child seats fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,640 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 45,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 42,702 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear box exhuast rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,702 miles

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

rear box exhuast rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,468 miles

All 4 tyres cracked between treads 205/50R16 W

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers spilt,advise to replace

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,468 miles

All 4 tyres cracked between treads 205/50R16 W

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

Rear exhaust rubbers spilt,advise to replace

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,734 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 28,799 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 20,313 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 15,158 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,101 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 VSX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

Is PE53 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 VSX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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