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PF53 VDC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,221 mi
Last recorded59,221 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VDC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,221 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle, & System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2X Nails ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,221 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle, & System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2X Nails ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,221 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Middle, & System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2X Nails ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,895 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,702 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 48,702 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,734 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 38,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 33,981 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 33,981 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 30,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,829 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 23,129 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,129 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,377 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,340 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 20,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VDC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VDC, 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 PF53 VDC registered?

PF53 VDC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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