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GP53 RZE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 RZE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,084 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/vr16 @ 2.87mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,153 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor working blocked pipes also wiper switch faulty loose (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,419 miles

exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2015 68,419 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,079 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,521 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,828 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,828 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,155 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,859 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 43,863 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,150 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 37,150 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,272 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,934 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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GP53 RZE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GP53 RZE, 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 GP53 RZE registered?

GP53 RZE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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