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BD53 YGM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,999 mi
Last recorded160,999 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YGM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 160,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 160,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 158,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 156,568 miles

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 4 Sep 2013 156,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2012 146,439 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 146,439 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 123,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 102,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 102,288 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,319 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check outer sills side skirts fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,044 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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BD53 YGM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BD53 YGM, 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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BD53 YGM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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