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SV53 VPO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,264 mi
Last recorded88,264 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VPO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet has corrosion on leaing edge but i still secure

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 82,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,240 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 74,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 61,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2011 61,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2010 48,684 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 48,327 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,316 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 37,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,631 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight smear from front wipers

small stone chips in windscreen

both rear tyres cracked in tread

front washer jets may require further adjustment

oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 27 Oct 2006 28,056 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,056 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 28,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDE WALLS

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

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD

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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SV53 VPO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SV53 VPO, 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 SV53 VPO registered?

SV53 VPO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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