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GL53 HWK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,804 mi
Last recorded123,804 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 123,804 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 118,824 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,623 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 110,623 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 101,155 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,467 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 92,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,780 miles

rear screen wash not working

rear wiper not clearing screen

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,780 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

rear screen wash not working

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 17 Dec 2011 56,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 56,958 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,659 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 55,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,244 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,834 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 41,834 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,320 miles

small hairline cracks on rear tyre tread walls

Pass 11 Jan 2007 20,174 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 20,159 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 HWK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HWK, 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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GL53 HWK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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