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AV53 OXT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,614 mi
Last recorded83,614 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OXT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,614 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

leak from screenwasher pipe behind reservoir

s/wiper blades splitting

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 65,776 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,776 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,579 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight power steering oil leak from pump area.

Fail 10 Nov 2012 57,577 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/S/F tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

O/S/F wheel bearing not checked because plastic sill covers fitted .

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight power steering oil leak from pump area.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,427 miles

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

Suspect oil leak from power steering pump assembly.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,940 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 39,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,104 miles

(6) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

(8) Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,498 miles

(8) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,125 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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AV53 OXT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green 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 AV53 OXT, 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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AV53 OXT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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