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CX53 UNJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,680 mi
Last recorded90,680 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UNJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,680 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,697 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,120 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 68,120 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 68,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 35,019 miles

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

Corrosion on bottom of radiator, separating in places.

Intake filter not secure.

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion on brake, fuel and power steer pipes. Not excessive at time of test.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,019 miles

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

Corrosion on bottom of radiator, separating in places.

Intake filter not secure.

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion on brake, fuel and power steer pipes. Not excessive at time of test.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,243 miles

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

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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CX53 UNJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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