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HJ53 ZHU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZHU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,519 miles

Bearing noise from engine

Damage to OSF bumper

Damage to OSF wheel arch liner

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 85,957 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to OSF bumper

Damage to OS wheel arch liner

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,831 miles

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

OS inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2012 74,831 miles

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

OS inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,887 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Front brake pad(s) getting low

Multi-V belt perished

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front outer CV joint gaiter slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre 1mm on outside edge

Offside front outer CV joint gaiter slightly perished

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded at join to centre section

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,903 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Front brake pad(s) getting low

Multi-V belt perished

Nearside front outer CV joint gaiter slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre 1mm on outside edge

Offside front outer CV joint gaiter slightly perished

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded at join to centre section

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,469 miles

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

Nearside front outer CV boot slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside front outer CV boot slightly perished

Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,469 miles

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

Nearside front outer CV boot slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front outer CV boot slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,528 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,352 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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HJ53 ZHU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HJ53 ZHU, 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 HJ53 ZHU registered?

HJ53 ZHU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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