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VU53 CYJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,059 mi
Last recorded76,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CYJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Bump has sharp edges

Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Bump has sharp edges

Pass 7 Jan 2017 66,521 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel rim buckled

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2017 66,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r wheel rim buckled

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,479 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 52,479 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,358 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,712 miles

back box in very poor condition--n/s/rear seat belt not checked,child seat fitted--

Fail 14 Dec 2012 27,712 miles

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

back box in very poor condition--n/s/rear seat belt not checked,child seat fitted--

Fail 14 Dec 2011 23,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,151 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 20,179 miles

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

both headlamps poor output but not daz

Pass 16 Dec 2009 12,934 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

outter sill covers

Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,592 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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VU53 CYJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU53 CYJ, 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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VU53 CYJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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