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BX53 YHY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,139 mi
Last recorded78,139 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YHY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,139 miles

Coolant leak stain at rear of engine ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damp at nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 16 Sep 2020 77,996 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak stain at rear of engine ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damp at nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip slightly loose on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis and sills

Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,625 miles

Both outer CV boots deteriorated(cracking)

Front brake imbalance only just met requirements

Front exhaust section deteriorated(flexi)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear wheel rim distorted(inner)

Stone chip in windscreen(Zone B)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 55,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,872 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,561 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 34,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,215 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,757 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 12,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BX53 YHY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BX53 YHY, 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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BX53 YHY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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