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VU53 LJO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,873 mi
Last recorded84,873 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LJO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,343 miles

offside front disc slightly pitted both sides

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,259 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,264 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 LJO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJO, 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

How do I check the history of VU53 LJO?

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What year was VU53 LJO registered?

VU53 LJO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VU53 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 LJO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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