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GU53 WYR

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,482 mi
Last recorded86,482 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WYR
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,482 miles

both front coil springs corroded.

both rear and n/s/f tyres close to limit and scrubbing on edges.

engine management light on.

long travel on parking brake lever.

n/s and o/s/r sills corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,777 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,858 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 73,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable Belt (2.2.C.1d)

Drivers seat loose base and backing

Engine management light on amber

Engine oil leak

Exhaust front pipe tender

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front registration plate cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

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 9 Oct 2014 69,292 miles

drivers seat would not tilt

front tyres are cracked

hand brake is long

Fail 9 Oct 2014 69,292 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

drivers seat would not tilt

front tyres are cracked

hand brake is long

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,957 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,266 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,576 miles

a lot of travel on park brake lever

both rear tyres worn of tread on edges also very slightly worn out of shape

windscreen wipers poor at clearing screen

Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

a lot of travel on park brake lever

both rear tyres worn of tread on edges also very slightly worn out of shape

emmissions test not carried out to condition of system

unable to check offside headlamp beam aim due to unit being insecure

windscreen wipers poor at clearing screen

Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,748 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 22,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WYR is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU53 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

GU53 WYR is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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