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BJ53 ZZM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZZM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section corrodded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,092 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,525 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,722 miles

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

engine rattly

Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine rattly

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,586 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 43,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,443 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 25,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,868 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 ZZM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ53 ZZM, 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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What year was BJ53 ZZM registered?

BJ53 ZZM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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