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ET03 FAM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 FAM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 78,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 71,066 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,944 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 51,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,063 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,786 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,925 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 35,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,660 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,406 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 23,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,685 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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ET03 FAM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET03 FAM, 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 ET03 FAM registered?

ET03 FAM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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