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GF53 EAM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,633 mi
Last recorded77,633 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EAM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,214 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 69,205 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 63,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,493 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,391 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,391 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,355 miles

rear wiper has no rubber attached

Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,857 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper blade is split

o/s wiper blade is split

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,085 miles

n/s wiper blade is split

o/s wiper blade is split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,729 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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GF53 EAM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF53 EAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 EAM registered?

GF53 EAM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is GF53 EAM safe to buy?

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