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EO53 MXG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,544 mi
Last recorded56,544 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 MXG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 56,544 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 55,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 54,106 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split but no play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front section of exhaust rusty and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer C V gaiter perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split but not play present (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter perished

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer C V gaiter perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty and corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section rusty and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,017 miles

Nearside Rear starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear starting to crack and perish

Rear part of exhaust system has surface corrosion.

exhaust heat sheild loose.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,718 miles

both n/s & o/s inner lips have surface corrosion

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

exhaust heat shield ratterling

exhaust system has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,257 miles

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

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

slight weap of oil from rocker cover gasket

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,712 miles

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 27 Aug 2013 34,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,834 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,170 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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EO53 MXG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EO53 MXG, 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 EO53 MXG registered?

EO53 MXG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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