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YS53 BBN

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,764 mi
Last recorded56,764 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BBN
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 56,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 56,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 53,854 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,326 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,325 miles

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,695 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 48,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight play at inner steering arm joint

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,565 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 42,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre badly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise battery warning light on

advvise nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight wear and free play on parkbrake lever

Fail 14 Feb 2013 38,626 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight wear and free play on parkbrake lever

Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,953 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,267 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 26,267 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,653 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 23,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,513 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,913 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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YS53 BBN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YS53 BBN, 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 YS53 BBN registered?

YS53 BBN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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