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ML53 EHW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,006 mi
Last recorded57,006 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EHW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 57,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,794 miles

Rear tyres cracking in the tread pattern

Fail 6 Apr 2019 50,794 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking in the tread pattern

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,286 miles

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

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,286 miles

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

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,456 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 38,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2016 34,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,518 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 34,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,556 miles

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,847 miles

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

Offsid front slight play in steering rack

Offside front wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,150 miles

offside front wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,655 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,315 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 22,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,136 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,997 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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ML53 EHW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

ML53 EHW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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