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YT53 ZNM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,408 mi
Last recorded59,408 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZNM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 59,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox tailpipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

general under body corrosion

handbrake pulling slightly high

Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 43,145 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 43,145 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,335 miles

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

all tyres wearing between tread pattern

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear axle bushes starting to wear

slight play in steering rack and oil leak

underfloor chassis and sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all tyre sidewalls perishing

front exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack and slight leak

underfloor chassis corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2019 32,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack has slight fluid seepage.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 32,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack has slight fluid seepage.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,990 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,241 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,936 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,793 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2007 12,397 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 12,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,768 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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YT53 ZNM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YT53 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

YT53 ZNM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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