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VN53 MXX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,635 mi
Last recorded70,635 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 MXX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,635 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 70,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,065 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,568 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,426 miles

ECU light is on

slight play at O/S/F wheel

Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,426 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eng /man light on

slight play o/s front wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,476 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 55,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,587 miles

very slight leak steering rack arear by shaft

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,255 miles

check engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 33,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,074 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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VN53 MXX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN53 MXX, 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 VN53 MXX registered?

VN53 MXX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is VN53 MXX safe to buy?

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