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VN53 RDY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 109,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,998 miles

o/s front tyre below 3mm

Fail 19 Jul 2013 100,995 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre below 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,852 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,960 miles

hand-brake lever has slight side/side movement when in off position

Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,798 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,029 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,909 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,691 miles

front pads approximately 6000 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 RDY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 RDY registered?

VN53 RDY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is VN53 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 RDY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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