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RA53 UNB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,481 mi
Last recorded126,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 UNB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 126,481 miles

205/50/16/87w goodyear

EML light on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 119,189 miles

ALL EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED

DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE FRONT WING

EML LIGHT ON

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,836 miles

1 x center exhaust mounting rubber split

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge of tread

windscreen wiper switch worn

Fail 5 Dec 2015 115,836 miles

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

1 x center exhaust mounting rubber split

205/50/16/87v budget

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge of tread

windscreen wiper switch worn

Fail 6 Dec 2014 108,743 miles

205/60/15/87h budget

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge of tread

Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,743 miles

205/60/15/87h budget

EML light on

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge of tread

Pass 21 Dec 2013 101,655 miles

1 x exhaust center mounting rubber split

EML light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

wiper blades splitting

Fail 14 Dec 2013 101,655 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

1 x exhaust center mounting rubber split

EML light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

wiper blades splitting

Pass 24 Dec 2012 95,358 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

one times center exhaust mounting rubber split

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2011 87,885 miles

205/50/16/87h

EML light on

center exhaust mounting rubber splitting

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 31 Dec 2010 77,465 miles

205/50/16/87w

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever close to maximum travel

nearside rear wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,062 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 70,585 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hand brake travel reqs attension

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,924 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 50,530 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Fail 30 Nov 2007 50,530 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,134 miles

front brake pads wearing very low < advise replaqcement >

front discs corroded and worn

fuel tank starting to corrode

hand brake travel

movement in steering system

near side front tyre 2mm on outer edge < advise replacement >

near side rear bumper damaged

near side rear tyre slightly out off shape

off side front tyre 3mm on outer edge < advise replacemen t >

off side tyre 3mm, perrished and slight out o=ff shape < advise replacement >

power steering pipes corroded

rear brakes noisy slightly < advise inspection >

wind screen chipped

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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RA53 UNB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA53 UNB, 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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RA53 UNB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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