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YY53 AZZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,669 mi
Last recorded56,669 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 AZZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 56,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system poor in conditon with corrosion and rear backbox heat sheild insecure

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and all suspension coil springs,Engine damp with oil

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,076 miles

Engine damp with oil engine oil level above min

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside power steering rack damp,Attention to side play in handbrake lever

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,076 miles

Engine damp with oil engine oil level above min

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside power steering rack damp,Attention to side play in handbrake lever

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,063 miles

Front exhaust flexi section poor in condition

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Surface cracks nearside/offside cv boots

Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,062 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi section poor in condition

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering tracking should be checked

Surface cracks nearside/offside cv boots

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,565 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,830 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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YY53 AZZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY53 AZZ, 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 YY53 AZZ registered?

YY53 AZZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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