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WL53 ECE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 ECE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 104,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,244 miles

alt belt tensioner pulley cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,958 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 87,245 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 87,151 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,850 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 80,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,897 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,150 miles

advise both front brake disks slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 66,150 miles

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)

advise both front brake disks slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 66,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/reartyre wearing outer,inner egde

rear tyre values perishing and cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,923 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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WL53 ECE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey 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 WL53 ECE, 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 WL53 ECE registered?

WL53 ECE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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