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YR53 ASU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,295 mi
Last recorded87,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ASU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,295 miles

Both outer CV Gaiters in poor condition

Exhaust leaking at front

Fail 30 Jul 2016 87,295 miles

Both outer CV Gaiters in poor condition

Exhaust leaking at front

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,901 miles

Nearside outer CV Gaiter Leaking grease

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 68,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,251 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,909 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,909 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,563 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,563 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 49,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,128 miles

slight play steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,255 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,676 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 26,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YR53 ASU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YR53 ASU, 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 YR53 ASU registered?

YR53 ASU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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