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DS03 EDU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,666 mi
Last recorded78,666 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EDU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,666 miles

Both front strut tops corroded

Exhaust deteriorated and fouling body

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear outer sills corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 78,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front strut tops corroded

Exhaust deteriorated and fouling body

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear outer sills corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,902 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 68,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,628 miles

exhaust middle box corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,162 miles

front exhaust hanger badly corroded/ready to snap

Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,938 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust hanger badly corroded/ready to snap

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,566 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 52,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,622 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,232 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,730 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 23,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,575 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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DS03 EDU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS03 EDU, 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 DS03 EDU registered?

DS03 EDU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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