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BJ53 TRV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,191 mi
Last recorded114,191 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TRV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,191 miles

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

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

accident damage nearside

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front & rear body panels damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2018 112,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment to stop (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front & rear body panels damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front & rear body panels damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2017 109,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front & rear body panels damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2016 106,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear body panel damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2016 106,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear body panel damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear body panel damaged

offside front tyre perishing/cracking on tread

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,056 miles

Front exhaust rubber mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 92,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front exhaust rubber mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,077 miles

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

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 86,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,189 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper damaged

SRS light displayed constantly

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,355 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 72,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,189 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,266 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 54,032 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,693 miles

SRS light displayed constantly

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,184 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,589 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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BJ53 TRV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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