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BL53 HWH

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HWH
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 113,879 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 90,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,195 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,605 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,108 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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BL53 HWH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BL53 HWH, 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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BL53 HWH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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