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MA53 LKM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,642 mi
Last recorded55,642 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 LKM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,642 miles

Auxiliary belt perished - (alternator)

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flanges

Corrosion to power steering pipes across rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 56,602 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off Hazard warning lights work when ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Auxiliary belt perished - (alternator)

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flanges

Corrosion to power steering pipes across rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,940 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts perrished (2.5.C.1a)

spare wheel well full with water

Fail 16 Feb 2017 737,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts perrished (2.5.C.1a)

spare wheel well full with water

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,232 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,517 miles

brake warning light on

coolant low and radiator in poor condition

o/s front tyre tread badly cracked and punctured

slight leak at o/s driveshaft seal

Fail 20 Jul 2015 51,517 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light on

coolant low and radiator in poor condition

o/s front tyre tread badly cracked and punctured

slight leak at o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,147 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,500 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,036 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,036 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,620 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 38,045 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,202 miles

front brake pads low

o/s outer c.v boot cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2009 32,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

o/s outer c.v boot cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2008 26,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,037 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 30 Sep 2006 15,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 30 Sep 2006 15,789 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

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 LKM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LKM, 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 LKM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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