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BG53 OKF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OKF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,138 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 97,138 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fitted new stop and tail lamp bulb nearside rear . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 92,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,168 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 87,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,612 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,135 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 74,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust joint coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Different tyre size fitted front axle and rear axle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,540 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Valve Stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,158 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,335 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

small cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2011 34,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,360 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 16,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,967 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 OKF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG53 OKF, 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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BG53 OKF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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