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SB53 EWY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,387 mi
Last recorded86,387 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EWY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,387 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking at caliper end (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 79,958 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,915 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,380 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,273 miles

nearside suspension unit fouling on trim covering fuel filler pipes

offside rear wheel arch trim on door loose

rubber grip on clutch pedal deteriated

Fail 20 Nov 2012 62,273 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside suspension unit fouling on trim covering fuel filler pipes

offside rear wheel arch trim on door loose

rubber grip on clutch pedal deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear plastic wheel arch insecure at rear edge

Nearside rear suspension unit rubbing off fuel filler pipe cover

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,721 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 50,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,618 miles

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,310 miles

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,997 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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SB53 EWY 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 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 SB53 EWY, 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 SB53 EWY registered?

SB53 EWY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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