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VN53 PTO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 PTO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 129,199 miles

All brake pipe unions corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sills obscured by covers

Fail 20 Nov 2019 129,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake pipe unions corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sills obscured by covers

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,483 miles

All brake pipe unions corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sills obscured by covers

Fail 13 Nov 2018 115,483 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All brake pipe unions corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sills obscured by covers

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,352 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake pipe unions badly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted all not allowing a full inspection

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear arch liner peeling off

offside repeater lense missing

rear silencer fouling shock

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,253 miles

Rear tyres have edgewear

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,936 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,681 miles

front pads low

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,291 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on nearside front brake

unable to se outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,235 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,490 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,552 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,071 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 PTO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PTO, 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 PTO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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