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YE53 TWL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TWL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,096 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,096 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,715 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 80,715 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONTS (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S/F (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,012 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 65,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,815 miles

Center and rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,815 miles

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

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

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

Center and rear section of exhaust corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,668 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 55,665 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,649 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,613 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,611 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,368 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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YE53 TWL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE53 TWL, 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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YE53 TWL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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