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PY53 DOA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,078 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,084 miles

Offside Front seat cushion insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering wheel has slight damage unlikley to affect driver

Fail 5 Sep 2019 55,083 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened near lower arm attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat cushion insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering wheel has slight damage unlikley to affect driver

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 45,344 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 42,147 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre tread detiorated

Pass 8 May 2013 38,096 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2013 38,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 30,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,541 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 26,541 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,983 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 24,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 DOA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DOA, 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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PY53 DOA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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