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LC53 LCL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LCL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,477 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,203 miles

see previous test

Fail 24 Sep 2013 48,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Plastic cover sills fitted

corrosion repair to front subframe

front exhaust flexi poor condition

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,175 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,232 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside steering rack boot slightly oily

Rear exhaust box foremost rubber hanger very perished

Fail 29 Mar 2010 37,053 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside steering rack boot slightly oily

Rear exhaust box foremost rubber hanger very perished

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,827 miles

large cut in near side rear tyre outer side wall 205/50/16V

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2007 21,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,609 miles

offside rear light lens slight damage

rear bumper slight damage

rear exhaust starting to rust

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 LCL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

LC53 LCL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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