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ML53 ERV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,008 mi
Last recorded83,008 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 83,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated also rear joint leaking

n/s rear tyre low tread and cracking in tread edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,137 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2015 75,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,058 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 72,058 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,339 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,369 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,718 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 17,589 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,174 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 ERV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML53 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

ML53 ERV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is ML53 ERV safe to buy?

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