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SW53 DRO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 DRO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,443 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front wing loose

Offside boot floor corroded at suspension

Fail 28 Feb 2017 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wing corroded/loose

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,458 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,458 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,364 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 70,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 70,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 69,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 69,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,252 miles

handbrake travel adjust.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,429 miles

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

offside front tyre some wear on outer edge, offside rear tyre perished slightly on tread area

Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,331 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 8 Apr 2008 42,331 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,799 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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SW53 DRO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW53 DRO, 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 SW53 DRO registered?

SW53 DRO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is SW53 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 DRO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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