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MF53 HMJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HMJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,608 miles

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,282 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,303 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 60,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,422 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,336 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,905 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,393 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges (RECOMMENED REPLACEMENT)

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges (RECOMMENED REPLACEMENT)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,368 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres have cuts in sidewall and tread. Not deep enough to reach plies or cords at time of test

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,368 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres have cuts in sidewall and tread. Not deep enough to reach plies or cords at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,567 miles

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 HMJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HMJ, 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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MF53 HMJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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