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OE53 EMJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,148 mi
Last recorded53,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 EMJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

air bag light on,on dash

osf tyre low on inner edge

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

air bag light on,on dash

osf tyre low on inner edge

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,170 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 43,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 32,902 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,924 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,365 miles

SLIGHT PULSATION IN FRONT BRAKES

Fail 8 Nov 2007 25,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,926 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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OE53 EMJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE53 EMJ, 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 OE53 EMJ registered?

OE53 EMJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is OE53 EMJ safe to buy?

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