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VN53 PPF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,254 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

O/S/R WING IS DAMAGED

Fail 7 Dec 2018 69,254 miles

Windscreen washer not working BOTH FRONT WASHERS NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

O/S/R WING IS DAMAGED

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,660 miles

Both rear tyres appear under inflated

Bulk head strengthening bar mounts corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has circumferential cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre None repairable ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has deep circumferential cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front deteriorated/perished in tread grooves DOT code 3314 = tyre manufactured Aug 2014

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp with fluid (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear deteriorated/perished in tread grooves DOT code 3314 = tyre manufactured Aug 2014

TYRE SIZE: 195/60R15V

hub caps fitted to all wheels on car obscuring wheel fixings

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some chassis/bodywork

Fail 17 Dec 2016 65,977 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front deteriorated/perished in tread grooves DOT code 3314 = tyre manufactured Aug 2014

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp with fluid (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear deteriorated/perished in tread grooves DOT code 3314 = tyre manufactured Aug 2014

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRE SIZE: 195/60R15V

hub caps fitted to all wheels on car obscuring wheel fixings

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some chassis/bodywork

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,339 miles

corosion to exhaust system

dampness to steering rack

n/s repeater lamp starting to discolour

Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corosion to exhaust system

dampness to steering rack

n/s repeater lamp starting to discolour

n/s wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 12 Dec 2014 59,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer constant velocity gaitors perished

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both front outer constant velocity gaitors perished

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 7 Dec 2013 55,904 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

no spare wheel

oil stains around nearside rack gaiter

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 7 Dec 2013 55,904 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

no spare wheel

oil stains around nearside rack gaiter

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,616 miles

coolant level low

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

some corosion to exhaust system

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Fail 12 Dec 2012 53,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

some corosion to exhaust system

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 10 Dec 2011 47,113 miles

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

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

no spare wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,257 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 41,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,422 miles

corosion to exhaust at rear

slight weep from n/s of steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2009 37,422 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corosion to exhaust at rear

slight weep from n/s of steering rack

wiper blades guddering on screen

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,708 miles

n/s/f tyre dpwn to2mm

o/s/f tyre down to3mm

Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre dpwn to2mm

o/s/f tyre down to3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,577 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 17,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,421 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 PPF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 PPF, 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 PPF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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