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MA53 LKJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,924 mi
Last recorded55,924 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 LKJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,924 miles

front brake hose ends corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside very badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside very badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake hose ends corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,459 miles

both front brakes have slight kick

both front tyres very perished

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 55,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brakes have slight kick

both front tyres very perished

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,092 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 55,092 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,615 miles

play at wiper stalk

Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play at wiper stalk

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,005 miles

exhaust flexi deterioated

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,005 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust flexi deterioated

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,314 miles

wiper control stalk loose but operating normally

Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

wiper control stalk loose but operating normally

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,507 miles

b/pipes coated

Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

b/pipes coated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,995 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,750 miles

n/s front tyre on 1;6mm limit

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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MA53 LKJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MA53 LKJ, 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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MA53 LKJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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