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WF53 LSE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,695 mi
Last recorded65,695 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 LSE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,695 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 65,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,377 miles

slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,422 miles

both o/s tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight h/brake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,115 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall perrished /splitting

Fail 23 Jul 2012 59,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre sidewall perrished /splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,202 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 55,091 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front disc corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,091 miles

front disc corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,208 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 43,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WF53 LSE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF53 LSE, 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 WF53 LSE registered?

WF53 LSE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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