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GF53 TWC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,750 mi
Last recorded105,750 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 TWC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,750 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 105,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,980 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,825 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2013 91,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,468 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,768 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 73,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,502 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 55,484 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GF53 TWC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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