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AO53 BZC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,281 mi
Last recorded74,281 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BZC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 74,281 miles

Drivers Seat Has Slight Movement In Fore And Aft - But Secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 67,409 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,796 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 65,796 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2021 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,221 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 58,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,720 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 56,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s front and rear tyres cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s front and rear tyres cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,327 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,225 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 29,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 24,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,563 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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AO53 BZC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO53 BZC, 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 AO53 BZC registered?

AO53 BZC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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