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PX53 TBY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,275 mi
Last recorded93,275 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 TBY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,249 miles

Surface corrosion affecting some aspects of vehicle underside

Pass 10 May 2012 90,700 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint slight blow

radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,551 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all three wipers split

exhaust front mounting bracket rusty

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

offside headlight slightly out of focus

petrol tank rusty

slight rust and damage to offside front panels

vacuum pipes to lpg system perished and cracking

Pass 7 May 2010 86,312 miles

both front abs sensor rings brokren/fractured

small leak rear exhaust joint

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front abs sensor rings broken

high handbrake travel

slight leak on rear exhaust joint

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,088 miles

handbrake travel on limit

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2009 79,992 miles

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

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

handbrake travel on limit

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,257 miles

some slack in handbrake cables

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,282 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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PX53 TBY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX53 TBY, 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 PX53 TBY registered?

PX53 TBY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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