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WR03 NVE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,332 mi
Last recorded106,332 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 NVE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,332 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,158 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 92,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,457 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 78,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,378 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,741 miles

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

outter sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,234 miles

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

outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,387 miles

Off side rear wheel bearing getting noisey.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 19,380 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,966 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 17,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,798 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 12,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust middle box poor

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,795 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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WR03 NVE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WR03 NVE, 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 WR03 NVE registered?

WR03 NVE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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