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FH53 HDN

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HDN
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 114,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,164 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 110,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,375 miles

Front rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,365 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure braket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2017 81,411 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,667 miles

Front tyres x2 wearing low

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wiper splitting on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,963 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,368 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,341 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 19,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FH53 HDN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH53 HDN, 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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FH53 HDN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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