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PN53 UMC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,895 mi
Last recorded68,895 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UMC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,034 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 63,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,188 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 60,188 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,879 miles

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

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

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

cracking on n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,163 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 45,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,275 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 42,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,008 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 5 Sep 2009 35,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,784 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,729 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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PN53 UMC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red 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 PN53 UMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 UMC registered?

PN53 UMC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is PN53 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 UMC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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