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DX53 TYC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,267 mi
Last recorded76,267 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TYC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 76,267 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING BROKEN (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively WHEN TURNED BY HAND (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,349 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 67,282 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,841 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,841 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking main at rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,020 miles

Rear rear tyres sidewalls perished, scrubbed and splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,448 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 49,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,598 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,597 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,148 miles

nearside handbrake slightly lower reading

Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside handbrake slightly lower reading

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,411 miles

offside front door interior door handle slightly stiff in operation

Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,411 miles

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

offside front door interior door handle slightly stiff in operation

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,236 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,738 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,159 miles

front and rear number plates would be renderd as fails at next mot as no name,post code and bsau 145d of supplying outlet is shown and size of margin is incorrect

Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,670 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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DX53 TYC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DX53 TYC, 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 DX53 TYC registered?

DX53 TYC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DX53 TYC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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