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VE53 VLJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,073 mi
Last recorded87,073 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VLJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 87,073 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,194 miles

Front slight oil mist around steering inner arms

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body wear

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,553 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,840 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

did not lock on o/s/r service brake

Fail 16 Aug 2010 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

did not lock on o/s/r service brake

Fail 26 Sep 2009 52,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,712 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 29 Mar 2008 41,846 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake travel becoming excessive

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall also showing wear to outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,846 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

parking brake travel becoming excessive

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall also showing wear to outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 32,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VE53 VLJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey 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 VE53 VLJ, 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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VE53 VLJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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