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PY53 AEJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,882 mi
Last recorded115,882 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AEJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,882 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,030 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 112,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Oct 2010 106,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,342 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 70,836 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 70,836 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 54,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 54,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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PY53 AEJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY53 AEJ, 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 PY53 AEJ registered?

PY53 AEJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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