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BJ53 PDX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,498 mi
Last recorded89,498 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PDX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,498 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,488 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,282 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system fouling on body

Fail 18 Nov 2019 87,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system fouling on body

Pass 21 Nov 2018 85,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 85,149 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,948 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 80,855 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,870 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 78,866 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

power steering leak

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge + cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,036 miles

exhaust corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,035 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & cracking

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,370 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 70,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,803 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint + front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,306 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Nov 2009 45,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,718 miles

front tyres getting low + front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,837 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,718 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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BJ53 PDX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ53 PDX, 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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BJ53 PDX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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