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VK53 PBV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,786 mi
Last recorded89,786 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 PBV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,348 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,798 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,655 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,936 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,887 miles

sligt oil leaks on to steering rack joint

Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sligt oil leaks on to steering rack joint

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,919 miles

1 small cut on nearside front tyre thread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,325 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,581 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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VK53 PBV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK53 PBV, 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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VK53 PBV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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