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GY53 LFE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,566 mi
Last recorded81,566 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LFE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,566 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,042 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish(cracking in tread area)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,023 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,352 miles

near side front wheel rim bent on inner face..

rear exhaust joint area corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 42,352 miles

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

near side front wheel rim bent on inner face..

rear exhaust joint area corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,022 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 26,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,120 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
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GY53 LFE 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 GY53 LFE, 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 GY53 LFE registered?

GY53 LFE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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