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OU53 PHF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,375 mi
Last recorded76,375 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 PHF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 64,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear inner sill facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 64,054 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear inner sill facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,195 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

rear floor and inner sill area rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,182 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,974 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 9,206 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER GAITOR NOT SERCURE COVERS RELEASE BUTTON

Fail 3 Jul 2008 9,206 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

HANDBRAKE LEVER GAITOR NOT SERCURE COVERS RELEASE BUTTON

Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,279 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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OU53 PHF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OU53 PHF, 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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OU53 PHF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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