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WV53 GWU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GWU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,981 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,827 miles

tyre edges and front brake pads rather worn

Fail 25 Sep 2008 24,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

tyre edges and front brake pads rather worn

Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,374 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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WV53 GWU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV53 GWU, 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 WV53 GWU registered?

WV53 GWU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WV53 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 GWU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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