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GU53 SKE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,551 mi
Last recorded91,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 SKE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2013 91,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,573 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front seat won't tilt

unable to check spare

Fail 5 Jan 2012 78,573 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front seat won't tilt

unable to check spare

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,282 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,325 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 57,929 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,700 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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GU53 SKE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU53 SKE, 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 GU53 SKE registered?

GU53 SKE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is GU53 SKE safe to buy?

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