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YB53 ORT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,370 mi
Last recorded100,370 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ORT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,258 miles

exhaust back box has hole but ok on imistion

n/side door mirror missing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,029 miles

OFF SIDE DIP POOR BEAM PATTERN

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,817 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 66,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,055 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,055 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,153 miles

slight play on offside front rack arms

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,285 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 38,279 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,258 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,350 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 19,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ORT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 YB53 ORT, 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 YB53 ORT registered?

YB53 ORT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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