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DE53 VYW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,426 mi
Last recorded164,426 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VYW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 164,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 160,586 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 160,578 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 158,828 miles

Plastic covers prevent full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 158,822 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers prevent full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 154,374 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 154,374 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 143,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 126,041 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 126,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,033 miles

Anti slip slightly worn on brake pedal

Handbrake could do with adjustment

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play offside front inner track rod arm

Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,033 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Handbrake could do with adjustment

Anti slip slightly worn on brake pedal

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight play offside front inner track rod arm

Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,413 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 81,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 69,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE53 VYW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYW, 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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DE53 VYW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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