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SD53 ZVA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ZVA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,155 miles

Centre Front Inner Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable steering rack pipes corroded (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 89,032 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi down pipe leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main line pipe next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50wr16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main line pipe next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Inner Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable steering rack pipes corroded (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Front Lower Oil leak gearbox area were selector lever goes ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Oil leak from timing and rocker area ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre and nearside rear tyres just legal 205/50/r16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front windscreen chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 85,338 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front sub frame holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre tread seperating (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre and nearside rear tyres just legal 205/50/r16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front windscreen chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,909 miles

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

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

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

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

exh heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exh heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eng oil leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2013 77,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eng oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,882 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 72,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,708 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 57,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,667 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 27,590 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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 ZVA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVA, 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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SD53 ZVA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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