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SG53 DBZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,497 mi
Last recorded37,497 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 DBZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,859 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,567 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,102 miles

handbrake reqs adusting

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,272 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 22,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,870 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 20,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f and n/s/f.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 18,744 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/f abs reluctor ring split.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,798 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,332 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,539 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,977 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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SG53 DBZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG53 DBZ, 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 SG53 DBZ registered?

SG53 DBZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is SG53 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 DBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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