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LW03 RXX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,588 mi
Last recorded127,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 RXX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 127,588 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 127,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 127,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,930 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 120,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,663 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 112,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,862 miles

battery loose

offside front side lamp dim

Fail 7 Jan 2013 106,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

battery loose

offside front side lamp dim

perish cracks to both rear tyres advise replacement

Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,992 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish on outer treads

Fail 13 Aug 2010 83,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish on outer treads

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,798 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,995 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 47,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LW03 RXX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LW03 RXX, 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 LW03 RXX registered?

LW03 RXX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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