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DE53 LYT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,513 mi
Last recorded61,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LYT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,513 miles

Nail in O/S front tyre.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,100 miles

Minor weep of oil from steering rack.

O/S front ABS ring corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,605 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust centre section corroded at join to back box

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,173 miles

Exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate on silencer rear seam and joint to centre section.

Very small oil leak around gearbox to block mounting faces.

Very small oil weep from power steering pump.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 51,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate on silencer rear seam and joint to centre section.

Very small oil leak around gearbox to block mounting faces.

Very small oil weep from power steering pump.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,988 miles

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

power steering pump noisey inoperation

steering rack weeping

Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

power steering pump noisey inoperation

steering rack weeping

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,996 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 27,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,892 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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DE53 LYT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE53 LYT, 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 DE53 LYT registered?

DE53 LYT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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