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MK53 UZG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 UZG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,138 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 94,135 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,624 miles

slight play inner rack joint off side front

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,624 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play inner rack joint off side front

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,786 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes have a slight inbalance

Fail 23 Feb 2011 61,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes have a slight inbalance

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,717 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,025 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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MK53 UZG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

MK53 UZG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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