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MK53 RSZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,320 mi
Last recorded97,320 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 RSZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,320 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,244 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,608 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to crack

Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,608 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters starting to crack

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,820 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 68,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,842 miles

o/s/f,tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 46,709 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

o/s/f,tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,738 miles

Damage to both front sub-frames, anti roll bar mount, floor box section on the o/s.

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 RSZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

MK53 RSZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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