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YB53 AAE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,522 mi
Last recorded50,522 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 AAE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 50,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 46,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 42,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,210 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,813 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 36,799 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 32,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,743 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 23,524 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,344 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 19,663 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,390 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,809 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
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YB53 AAE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YB53 AAE, 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

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What year was YB53 AAE registered?

YB53 AAE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is YB53 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB53 AAE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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