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GJ53 DHY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 DHY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 49,865 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rubber not attatched. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,861 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 27,474 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 27,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,907 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery non clamped

Fail 7 Feb 2011 18,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,743 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,843 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
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GJ53 DHY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ53 DHY, 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 GJ53 DHY registered?

GJ53 DHY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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