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BG53 TFJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,190 mi
Last recorded119,190 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TFJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,190 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,238 miles

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

slight oil leak from nearside steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2019 108,114 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak from nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,686 miles

oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,049 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,321 miles

bootlid latch secured with string

major oil leak, caliper has engine oil on but disc is clean.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,282 miles

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

bootlid latch secured with string

major oil leak, caliper has engine oil on but disc is clean.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dip beam has been adjusted

Fail 17 Jan 2015 63,387 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dip beam has been adjusted

Pass 28 Dec 2013 52,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished and over 10 years old

Fail 28 Dec 2013 52,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished and over 10 years old

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,523 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,523 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,020 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,020 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,814 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,362 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 42,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,561 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,445 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,076 miles

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

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 TFJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 BG53 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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