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YS53 OXM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,915 mi
Last recorded88,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 OXM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,915 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,076 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,331 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,171 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 75,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2012 67,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,584 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 60,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,288 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,138 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,626 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 15,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,911 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 OXM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

YS53 OXM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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