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BG53 DZF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,982 mi
Last recorded66,982 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DZF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,982 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 66,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,743 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,496 miles

o/s/f wheel nut appears loose but has been checked

Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,496 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

o/s/f wheel nut appears loose but has been checked

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,811 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,811 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,150 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,150 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,346 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,305 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,434 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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BG53 DZF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG53 DZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 DZF registered?

BG53 DZF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BG53 DZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 DZF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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