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MF53 HLU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,179 mi
Last recorded76,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HLU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 76,179 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 76,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 93,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,181 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,181 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,158 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,158 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,188 miles

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

Oil leak

alternater belt cracked

power steering belt cracked

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

alternater belt cracked

power steering belt cracked

rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,281 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,521 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,501 miles

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

o/s/f wiper end split

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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MF53 HLU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF53 HLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF53 HLU registered?

MF53 HLU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is MF53 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 HLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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