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AX53 EWR

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,498 mi
Last recorded102,498 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EWR
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,498 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,520 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,520 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,821 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,821 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,219 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 63,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,063 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 54,063 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sill covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,140 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,140 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,614 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 32,614 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,713 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box rusty and slight blow

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,755 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 20,755 miles

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)

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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AX53 EWR is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AX53 EWR, 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 AX53 EWR registered?

AX53 EWR is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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