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GL53 HCJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,354 mi
Last recorded53,354 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HCJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 53,354 miles

Advise front brake discs in poor condition

Advise nearside brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 May 2013 53,354 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise front brake discs in poor condition

Advise nearside brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 May 2012 46,990 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 46,986 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside front wheel binding

Fail 9 May 2011 46,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 46,049 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,212 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 39,212 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,026 miles

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls slight cracks appearing

Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls slight cracks appearing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,066 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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GL53 HCJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GL53 HCJ, 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 GL53 HCJ registered?

GL53 HCJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is GL53 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 HCJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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