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PE53 EPL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,046 mi
Last recorded59,046 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 EPL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust/cat flexy pipe outer gause loose

Fail 26 Sep 2012 59,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust/cat flexy pipe outer gause loose

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,679 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,580 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2010 32,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,362 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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PE53 EPL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE53 EPL, 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 PE53 EPL registered?

PE53 EPL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is PE53 EPL safe to buy?

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