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DY53 TXJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TXJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,526 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 95,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,672 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,581 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,042 miles

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

battery temp fixing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2014 88,037 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery temp fixing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,165 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,206 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door sticky (out of alignment)

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion from front to rear

Fail 10 Aug 2011 74,206 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door sticky (out of alignment)

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion from front to rear

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 64,336 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,316 miles

both front wiper rubbers split

hand brake travel quite high

Fail 9 Sep 2008 58,316 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper rubbers split

hand brake travel quite high

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,110 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit

offside rear tyre is on legal limit

parking brake requires adjustment

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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DY53 TXJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 DY53 TXJ, 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 DY53 TXJ registered?

DY53 TXJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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