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SL53 LZC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LZC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f sill holed non structural

o/s sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 72,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 72,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 72,137 miles

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

both front tyre tread cracked

eml on

heatsheild loose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,252 miles

eml on

exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 5 Jun 2017 71,252 miles

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

eml on

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 70,368 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged front abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 69,362 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 69,359 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 66,859 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 66,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,285 miles

battery insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge 205/50vr16

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,862 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge 205/50vr16

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,438 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 54,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 43,366 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside front door trim catching when opening door

Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,366 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front door trim catching when opening door

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,165 miles

both os wheel inner rims distorted slightly

both rear tyres unevenly worn & close to legal limit 205 50 16 v

exhaust front flexi seperating

osf cv joint ring broken

pas pipes corroded & pas belt perished

slight play steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,613 miles

both front tyres 4/3mm

damp at rocker area

front central locking noisy

rear washer inop

slightly corroded at fuel tank seam

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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SL53 LZC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LZC, 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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SL53 LZC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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