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GL53 HWP

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

128,093 mi
Last recorded128,093 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HWP
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear irregular tyre wear pattern inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2019 128,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (marked yellow crayon for id) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear irregular tyre wear pattern inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly none momentary switch fitted. (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 118,844 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly none momentary switch fitted. (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,579 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed , (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,954 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,165 miles

n/s outer cv boot has hole allowing grease to escap

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,686 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,849 miles

no emission smoke detected

Fail 25 Oct 2013 71,844 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

no emission smoke detected

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,756 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,750 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,118 miles

both rear tyres tread depth getting low

Fail 31 Oct 2011 56,118 miles

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

both rear tyres tread depth getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,375 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,180 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 42,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 35,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 28,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,089 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 HWP is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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