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YS53 RLZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,183 mi
Last recorded132,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RLZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 132,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres wearing on outer edge and 1-3mm tread deapth

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 29 Jan 2015 132,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on outer edge and 1-3mm tread deapth

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,178 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 121,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 113,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,473 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 94,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 94,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake requires checking/adjusting

Pass 11 Oct 2008 76,518 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,097 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2006 45,791 miles

offside front tyre tracked out on edge †offside and nearside rear tyres are begining to split in tread

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 RLZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

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

Is YS53 RLZ safe to buy?

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