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WU53 VYE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,220 mi
Last recorded96,220 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VYE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,220 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to perish

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 96,220 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,745 miles

oil leak from engine

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,450 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,138 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,813 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

unable to fully check outer sill due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,831 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 57,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WU53 VYE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU53 VYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU53 VYE?

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What year was WU53 VYE registered?

WU53 VYE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WU53 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 VYE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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