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SM53 GVO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 GVO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 87,978 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 87,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,989 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 79,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,925 miles

Snow tyres fitted to front only

Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Snow tyres fitted to front only

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,634 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,719 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 GVO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GVO, 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 SM53 GVO registered?

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

Is SM53 GVO safe to buy?

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