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YT53 MKZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,633 mi
Last recorded64,633 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MKZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

1.long hand brake travel 2.oil leak 3.slight rack leak 4.front disks corroded 4.front pads low 5.o/s/f cv boot perished 6.n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2012 64,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.long hand brake travel 2.oil leak 3.slight rack leak 4.front disks corroded 4.front pads low 5.o/s/f cv boot perished 6.n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 53,740 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lever has slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2010 53,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,974 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,439 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YT53 MKZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YT53 MKZ, 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 YT53 MKZ registered?

YT53 MKZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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