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GK53 YWJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,817 mi
Last recorded82,817 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YWJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,817 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre has a cut

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,856 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 76,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,920 miles

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

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

engine management and s.r.s warning lights on

front brake discs lipped

handbrake lever high(12 clicks)

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on both edges

offside rear tyre worn out of shape and has a nail on edge of tread

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 22 Jun 2011 72,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management and s.r.s warning lights on

front brake discs lipped

handbrake lever high(12 clicks)

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on both edges

offside rear tyre worn out of shape and has a nail on edge of tread

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,502 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 66,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,351 miles

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

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

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

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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GK53 YWJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GK53 YWJ, 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 GK53 YWJ registered?

GK53 YWJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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