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GU53 UEW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,249 mi
Last recorded131,249 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UEW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 131,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,677 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 115,623 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,093 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,224 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,587 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated but clears screen at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,794 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UEW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

GU53 UEW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 UEW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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