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GL53 FYG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,874 mi
Last recorded84,874 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FYG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,874 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic sill trims fitted, not allowing a proper inspection of sills

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,327 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,032 miles

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

nsr perishing slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near-side rear tyre cracking on outer side-wall by tread

Fail 17 Oct 2009 38,042 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near-side rear tyre cracking on outer side-wall by tread

Pass 3 Jan 2009 30,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,532 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,173 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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GL53 FYG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL53 FYG, 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 GL53 FYG registered?

GL53 FYG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GL53 FYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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