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SM53 EYU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,115 mi
Last recorded57,115 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EYU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,115 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 55,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,394 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,700 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer 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 Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 47,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise both rear tyres have cuts between treads and on outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,814 miles

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

advise front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,490 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front wiper blades torn

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 40,490 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front wiper blades torn

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,046 miles

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL INSIDE EDGE DAMAGED. EXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL INSIDE EDGE DAMAGED. EXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,549 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED. CENTRE & REAR SILENCER FLANGES CORRODED

Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,549 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED. CENTRE & REAR SILENCER FLANGES CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,156 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 17,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,990 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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SM53 EYU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM53 EYU, 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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SM53 EYU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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