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DG53 LRL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LRL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,467 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,368 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 70,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight bind to o/s/front

Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,472 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight bind to o/s/front

Pass 13 May 2014 64,292 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 64,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 60,909 miles

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated/corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 57,942 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 55,670 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,217 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,715 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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DG53 LRL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG53 LRL, 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 DG53 LRL registered?

DG53 LRL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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