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SJ53 NEO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,105 mi
Last recorded34,105 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 NEO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,104 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 30,103 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 28,199 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN EDGE OF TREAD AREA TYRE IS ALSO CRACKED AND PERISHED SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2015 28,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN EDGE OF TREAD AREA TYRE IS ALSO CRACKED AND PERISHED SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,446 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 24,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,392 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,107 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,026 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 10,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SJ53 NEO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ53 NEO, 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 SJ53 NEO registered?

SJ53 NEO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 NEO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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