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GU53 WHW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,538 mi
Last recorded74,538 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WHW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,558 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,503 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split/perish

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,822 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,626 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,755 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,515 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 WHW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

GU53 WHW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is GU53 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 WHW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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