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LC53 TFA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,386 mi
Last recorded138,386 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 TFA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 138,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 122,946 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 122,941 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,556 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 80,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,593 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,565 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 TFA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC53 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

LC53 TFA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LC53 TFA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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