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SY53 UVJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,678 mi
Last recorded82,678 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UVJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,678 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 82,731 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex and joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 75,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,373 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 69,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,988 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 60,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,713 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,713 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,540 miles

Centre 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,425 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 40,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,770 miles

both wipers splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,822 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 737,750 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 737,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SY53 UVJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SY53 UVJ, 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 SY53 UVJ registered?

SY53 UVJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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