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VN53 PSZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 PSZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Very slight brake bind on both front wheels.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,333 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,279 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 73,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,329 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,329 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,875 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 PSZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

VN53 PSZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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