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SH53 RUU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 RUU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,506 miles

handbrake travel

oil leak

rip on sidewall on n/s front tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,729 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear engine mount has slight movement from a worn bush

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,938 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 81,938 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,950 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 10 Feb 2011 49,798 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 2 May 2008 31,906 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 31,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,891 miles

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

nearside front abs ring broken.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,690 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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SH53 RUU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH53 RUU, 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 SH53 RUU registered?

SH53 RUU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is SH53 RUU safe to buy?

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