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PN53 UEB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,294 mi
Last recorded53,294 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UEB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,294 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have small cracks

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2017 53,290 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have small cracks

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,750 miles

brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank , not inspected

exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside rear tyre wall has slight damage, also has small cracks

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 47,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot to open for retest inspection

brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank , not inspected

exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside rear tyre wall has slight damage, also has small cracks

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust starting to deteriorate but not leaking

fuel tank has some corrosion

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

nearside front tyre tread has small cracks not exposing ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2015 43,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust starting to deteriorate but not leaking

fuel tank has some corrosion

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

nearside front tyre tread has small cracks not exposing ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,545 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,710 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,377 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 27,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres, especially o/s getting low on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres, especially o/s getting low on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,512 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,512 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,185 miles

handbrake lever high

handbrake light stays on.

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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PN53 UEB 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 PN53 UEB, 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 PN53 UEB registered?

PN53 UEB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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