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PE53 WKV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,448 mi
Last recorded49,448 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,448 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,176 miles

Front brake judder

exhaust

handbrake

inner and outer sills and floor

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Front brake judder

exhaust

handbrake

inner and outer sills and floor

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,738 miles

exhaust severley corroded

front indicators slightly white

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,656 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,315 miles

both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,273 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 25,269 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,601 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,025 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 19,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 7,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,462 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 WKV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WKV, 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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PE53 WKV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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