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PF53 DNJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 DNJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,540 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 90,540 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,540 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Passenger front (ABS) ring corroded/broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing Drivers front (ABS) ring missing. (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 80,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,566 miles

wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,312 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Mar 2014 54,229 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,896 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever reserve travel bordering on insufficient

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,035 miles

engine covered in oil (poss oil leak)

front CV boots beginning to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine covered in oil (poss oil leak)

front CV boots beginning to perish

middle box very corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,381 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2009 23,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,668 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,683 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 10,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PF53 DNJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Yellow 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 PF53 DNJ, 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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PF53 DNJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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