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SL53 LYZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,008 mi
Last recorded43,008 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LYZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,008 miles

coil springs badly corroded

component corrosion

exhaust flexi split

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded / osf corroded / nsr corroded

parking brake imbalance

play nsf track rod end

rear reg deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,065 miles

brake hoses and reluctor rings corroded

exhaust flexi seperating

handbrake play and nsr performance low

oil leak

play nsf track rod end /slight play steering

rear reg plate deteriorated

rear tyres perished

underbody and component corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,065 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi seperating

brake hoses and reluctor rings corroded

handbrake play and nsr performance low

oil leak

play nsf track rod end /slight play steering

rear reg plate deteriorated

rear tyres perished

underbody and component corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,054 miles

exhaust flexi seperating

handbrake play -ns parking brake low

osr section brake pipe corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

various component corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2014 37,054 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coolant level low

exhaust flexi seperating

handbrake play -ns parking brake low

osr section brake pipe corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

various component corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,450 miles

exhaust badly corroded and flexi seperating

front brake hoses corroded

handbrake play nsr brake bind slight

nsf brake worn and discoloured

osr section brake pipe corroded

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,338 miles

exhaust corroded and flexi seperating

front brake hoses corroded

nsr brake slight bind

some small dents and scratches

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,368 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

coil springs badly corroded

exhaust flexi section split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,475 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 24,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,470 miles

couple small dents & scratches

nsf cv joint- abs reluctor ring broken

play at handbrake

power steering belt badly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,509 miles

exhaust centre & rear badly corroded

osf & rear wipers torn

pas belt perished

play in handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,603 miles

rear wiper torn †rear exhaust join badly corroded

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 LYZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SL53 LYZ, 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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SL53 LYZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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