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SL53 LZB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,660 mi
Last recorded157,660 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LZB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 157,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 147,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 129,953 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,609 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 118,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 107,815 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 107,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,755 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Plastic sill trims fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2011 104,755 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Plastic sill trims fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2010 96,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Note front windscreen cracked on lower edge

Fail 8 Oct 2010 96,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,445 miles

Note Front No plate marked on top edge

Fail 18 Sep 2009 88,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Note Front No plate marked on top edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,689 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 73,223 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 59,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

slightly to much h/brake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

slightly to much h/brake travel

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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SL53 LZB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SL53 LZB, 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 SL53 LZB registered?

SL53 LZB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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