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LC53 AUW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 AUW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,605 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 84,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked in sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,524 miles

battery insecure

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked in sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,761 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,761 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,543 miles

both front disc lipped

Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,543 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front disc lipped

Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 8,302 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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LC53 AUW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue 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 LC53 AUW, 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 LC53 AUW registered?

LC53 AUW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is LC53 AUW safe to buy?

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