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CX53 PXT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,961 mi
Last recorded113,961 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PXT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,961 miles

E.M.L indicates a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

muddy

Fail 1 Dec 2014 113,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

E.M.L indicates a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

muddy

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,999 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 106,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,187 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 95,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,716 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,716 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,519 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 68,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2007 43,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,904 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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CX53 PXT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CX53 PXT, 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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CX53 PXT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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