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GY53 LNU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,501 mi
Last recorded109,501 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LNU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 109,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 99,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,065 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,293 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just loosing some grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just loosing some grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,701 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,668 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,867 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,109 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 73,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions not met on Emissions test (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,523 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2013 69,738 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,666 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 LNU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

GY53 LNU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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