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PN53 UMF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,537 mi
Last recorded96,537 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,537 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Radiator poor fins missing.

Slight drag from offside front brake.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,537 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

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

Radiator poor fins missing.

Slight drag from offside front brake.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,072 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2016 87,058 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking

Power steering belt heavily cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight drag

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Power steering belt cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight drag

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Power steering belt cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,320 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 63,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,298 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 60,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,816 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 56,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,814 miles

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

brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,814 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,104 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 45,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,108 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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PN53 UMF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UMF, 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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PN53 UMF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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