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GJ53 EXL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,886 mi
Last recorded55,886 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 EXL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,886 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 55,886 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,442 miles

Both front Cv gatiors perishig

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,008 miles

Coolant low

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

N/S/R Tyre feathering on inside edge + both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (double tread)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant low

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

Front brake pads slightly low

N/S/R Tyre feathering on inside edge + both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (double tread)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,779 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,380 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 EXL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

GJ53 EXL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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