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DA53 ADU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,658 mi
Last recorded18,658 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ADU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 18,658 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 17,537 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 16,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 15,276 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 14,256 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 13,386 miles

Both sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 12,576 miles

Both sill edges corroded.

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 12,016 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 11,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 10,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 9,632 miles

Centre pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 8,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 7,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 6,745 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 5,877 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 5,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 4,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 4,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 2,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 1,732 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 1,731 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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DA53 ADU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA53 ADU, 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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DA53 ADU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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