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RE53 PBX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,443 mi
Last recorded105,443 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 PBX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 105,443 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 105,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,439 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,834 miles

Both Outer Constant Velocity Boots Starting To Perish

Both Outer Sills Covered

Nearside Front Tyre Getting Low On Both Edges And Small Shallow Cut In Sidewall

Offside Front Tyre Small Shallow Cut In Sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish

Some Small Chips In WIndscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,653 miles

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

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 66,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

front number plate cracked

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,671 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all wiper blades split

both nearside tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front fog lamp water in lens

outer sills covered

Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,533 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 35,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

outer sills covered,brake fluid level low,rear tyre treads lumpy,exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,191 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 23,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RE53 PBX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE53 PBX, 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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RE53 PBX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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