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GF53 EBC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EBC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 83,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,288 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing cracking

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 75,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

N/s/f tyre perishing cracking

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/front door catching when opened

Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/front door catching when opened

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,548 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,580 miles

plastic trims on outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight feathering off inner edge of tread on both rear tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,593 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight feathering off inner edge of tread on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,111 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 EBC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF53 EBC, 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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GF53 EBC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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