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ML53 EAO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EAO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,168 miles

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

exhaust flexi outer mesh insecure

exhaust system corroded

f/o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,140 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi outer mesh insecure

exhaust system corroded

f/o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,707 miles

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

Hi-Level brake light not working

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Aug 2016 77,707 miles

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

Hi-Level brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front road springs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front road springs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,190 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition

Corrosion starting to the exhaust system

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiperblade worn

Slight play in the offside steering arm

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,190 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition

Corrosion starting to the exhaust system

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiperblade worn

Slight play in the offside steering arm

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,405 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,244 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pads low

offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,602 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 40,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,429 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,772 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,269 miles

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

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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ML53 EAO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML53 EAO, 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 ML53 EAO registered?

ML53 EAO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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