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VN53 GXV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,525 mi
Last recorded69,525 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 GXV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 69,525 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 69,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,719 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 56,719 miles

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)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slight cracking on outer walls

osf wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,055 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slight cracking on outer walls

osf wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,345 miles

Coolant leak

sidewalls of both rear tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2011 41,971 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 41,971 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,696 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 32,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,959 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,605 miles

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

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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VN53 GXV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN53 GXV, 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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VN53 GXV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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