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FV53 LZL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,110 mi
Last recorded81,110 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LZL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

chip in screen

corrosion o/s/r outer sill

corrosion o/s/r undersills

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,649 miles

chip in screen

condition of both outer cv boots

corrosion o/s/r outer sill

n/s/f tyre close to inner wing on full lock

o/s wiper blade splitting

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2020 80,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chip in screen

condition of both outer cv boots

corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

n/s/f tyre close to inner wing on full lock

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,683 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 79,679 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive leak AND noise from flexi joint! (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,126 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,954 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,615 miles

Slight surface corrision on rear exhaust. E M light on. Off side rear tyre side wall slightly cracked2

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,290 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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FV53 LZL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FV53 LZL, 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 FV53 LZL registered?

FV53 LZL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 LZL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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