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LS53 PWJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 PWJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,015 miles

Oil leak

two child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,703 miles

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

two child seates fitted on time test (rear)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,753 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,572 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 49,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 42,886 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,816 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cuts outer edge o/s/f tyre no cords showing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 37,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

patking brake lever close to it`s end of travel

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,691 miles

patking brake lever close to it`s end of travel

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,237 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 29,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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LS53 PWJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue 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 LS53 PWJ, 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 LS53 PWJ registered?

LS53 PWJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LS53 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 PWJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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