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SL53 LYO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,140 mi
Last recorded64,140 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LYO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,140 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and tail (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Engine MIL light on.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 61,486 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,888 miles

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

offside side repeator lense cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,927 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion throughout exhaust system

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside side repeater lense cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,927 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion throughout exhaust system

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside side repeater lense cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 38,535 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,287 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 33,287 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 30,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,833 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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SL53 LYO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL53 LYO, 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 SL53 LYO registered?

SL53 LYO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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