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SD53 TVW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,593 mi
Last recorded50,593 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 TVW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,850 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 24,850 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,419 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,327 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 16,325 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,693 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 11,693 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SD53 TVW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD53 TVW, 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 SD53 TVW registered?

SD53 TVW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SD53 TVW safe to buy?

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