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VE53 VLP

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VLP
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 130,185 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 130,185 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 123,784 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 123,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight misting of oil on nearside steering rack boot

Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,377 miles

outer cv boots perished

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,319 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,319 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,688 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Mar 2008 65,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Mar 2007 56,158 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,158 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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VE53 VLP is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE53 VLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 VLP registered?

VE53 VLP is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VE53 VLP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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