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YB53 YSW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YSW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 112,279 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 112,278 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,326 miles

slight noise n/s rear hub

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,040 miles

discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,200 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,681 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,150 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 70,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,012 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,289 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,289 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,109 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,747 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 18,747 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YSW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSW, 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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YB53 YSW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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