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YS53 RKA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,335 mi
Last recorded125,335 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RKA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,335 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,782 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,769 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,739 miles

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))

Slight oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2020 93,730 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated loose on floor mounting (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front wing deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight hand brake travel

Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

underside corroded around rear

Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,101 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 81,087 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

small hole in exhaust system

various engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,275 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

powersteering rack damp

underside corrosion in places

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,420 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,517 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,614 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,653 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,950 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 44,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,269 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,445 miles

front inner disc psds worn

nearside front tyre worn 2mm

parking brake travel boarder line pass

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,106 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 RKA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YS53 RKA, 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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YS53 RKA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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