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MK53 AUT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 AUT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,456 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front cross member behind bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on the side wall and between the treads

Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front cross member behind bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on the side wall and between the treads

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,420 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s front tyre badly perished

underside corrosion present

Pass 29 May 2014 72,406 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2014 71,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,321 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 55,001 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 54,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 46,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,161 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres are low

rear tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,836 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 25,832 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 16,330 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MK53 AUT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK53 AUT, 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 MK53 AUT registered?

MK53 AUT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is MK53 AUT safe to buy?

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