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YY53 KZW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,792 mi
Last recorded92,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Disc Backplate heavily deteriorated / corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power Steering Pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Disc Backplate heavily deteriorated / corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power Steering Pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,421 miles

Offside Front Backplate corroded / piece missing

Power Steering Pipes from rack corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,335 miles

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)

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Jet not emitting fluid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing bonnet washer jet (8.2.3)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine Light illuminated

Offside Front Brake Backplate corroded / piece missing

Power Steering Pipes from Rack corroded

Rear Bumper insecure from underneath

Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,335 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Jet not emitting fluid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing bonnet washer jet (8.2.3)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine Light illuminated

Offside Front Brake Backplate corroded / piece missing

Power Steering Pipes from Rack corroded

Rear Bumper insecure from underneath

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,028 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

noisey engine componant

Fail 5 Jul 2016 79,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

noisey engine componant

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,206 miles

front exhaust hanger snapped

n/s/f cv boot clip insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust hanger snapped

n/s/f cv boot clip insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,020 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 55,020 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,062 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,062 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

srs light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,326 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 50,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,380 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,064 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,268 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 22,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

long handbrake travel

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 KZW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KZW, 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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YY53 KZW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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