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RX53 MLU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,934 mi
Last recorded102,934 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MLU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,124 miles

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

both rear tyres and offside front tyres badly cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,479 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres are cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,386 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,781 miles

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

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

very dry on inner sill to floor advise to wax oil

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,092 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight blow on exhaust rear

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,108 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,049 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,931 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 49,931 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,665 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,489 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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RX53 MLU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RX53 MLU, 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 RX53 MLU registered?

RX53 MLU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is RX53 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 MLU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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