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SP53 UAV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,620 mi
Last recorded77,620 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UAV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,620 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2013 66,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,422 miles

Airbag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroding

Fuel tank damaged

NSR and OSR inner sills corroding

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

OSF tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2012 62,422 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Airbag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroding

Fuel tank damaged

NSR and OSR inner sills corroding

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

OSF tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,503 miles

front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,652 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 54,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,535 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,535 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,957 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise excess handbrake travel

advise front wiper blades split

advise n/side front tyre wearing on outside

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,595 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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SP53 UAV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP53 UAV, 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 SP53 UAV registered?

SP53 UAV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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