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SV53 OWK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,158 mi
Last recorded92,158 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OWK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 92,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded rear

Pass 18 May 2017 81,795 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 May 2017 81,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 May 2016 70,974 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 70,972 miles

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

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 55,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 55,889 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,441 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,870 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,565 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 42,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 39,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 37,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,296 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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SV53 OWK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV53 OWK, 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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SV53 OWK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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