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GU53 WXL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,937 mi
Last recorded56,937 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WXL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 56,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,483 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,491 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,096 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 19,096 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,285 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 WXL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

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

Is GU53 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 WXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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