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EF53 EWU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,150 mi
Last recorded148,150 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EWU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 148,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 138,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,616 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 130,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 120,178 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 120,178 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 112,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,967 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 107,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 102,815 miles

OS Front top suspension bush slight stiff in rotation

Pass 14 Dec 2013 97,827 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2013 97,827 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 92,575 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2011 87,188 miles

Continental beam deflectors fitted

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 81,296 miles

NSF/OSF headlamp temporary continental beam deflectors fitted,

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 72,719 miles

Temporary continental headlight beam adjusters fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,500 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,305 miles

front pads required approx 3000 miles & discs shoiwing wear

Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,046 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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EF53 EWU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 EWU, 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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EF53 EWU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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