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AU53 ZHL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,077 mi
Last recorded80,077 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZHL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,077 miles

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

small amount of reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,545 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,561 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,291 miles

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

o/side rear tyre has some perrishing between treads.cords not exposed

Fail 3 Nov 2011 59,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/side rear tyre has some perrishing between treads.cords not exposed

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,389 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,073 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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AU53 ZHL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 ZHL, 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 AU53 ZHL registered?

AU53 ZHL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 ZHL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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