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YH53 TWV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,203 mi
Last recorded109,203 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TWV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,203 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,168 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,390 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 97,390 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 92,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 80,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 80,090 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,551 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,548 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

o/s front binding slighty

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front disc's pitted

oil leak from turbo

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,591 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,330 miles

slight handbrake travel

washer jet leaking under bonnet

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,632 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,932 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 19,932 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YH53 TWV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH53 TWV, 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 YH53 TWV registered?

YH53 TWV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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