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GU53 HYY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,559 mi
Last recorded54,559 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HYY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,559 miles

hand brake slow to operate

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,339 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn edges (Raised Tread)

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,918 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Slight oil leak from steering rack area

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,815 miles

all of the tyres are cracking in the tread area. The nearside front tyre is the worse one but although close it is not currently deep enough to reach the ply/cords.

exhaust system is leaking from the rear section

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,472 miles

all of the tyres are cracking in the tread area. The nearside front is the worse one but it is not currently deep enough to reach the ply/cords. The remaining three tyres are just starting to crack

rear wiper blade has perished

Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,323 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,064 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 20,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GU53 HYY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU53 HYY, 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 GU53 HYY registered?

GU53 HYY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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