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PX53 ZVB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,096 mi
Last recorded65,096 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZVB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,096 miles

(Suspect)Off side rear Wheel Bearing noisy on rotation

Off side front and BOTH rear coil springs corroded

Rear Exhaust System (silencer) excessively corroded and baffles worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(Suspect)Off side rear Wheel Bearing noisy on rotation

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Off side front and BOTH rear coil springs corroded

Rear Exhaust System (silencer) excessively corroded and baffles worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,316 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,017 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,734 miles

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades split (clearing screen ok)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,734 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades split (clearing screen ok)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,565 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 19,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,885 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 15,977 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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PX53 ZVB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PX53 ZVB, 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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PX53 ZVB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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