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BL53 HXC

2004 Rover Streetwise

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,504 mi
Last recorded102,504 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HXC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear side walls cracking (dated 2007)

Fail 8 May 2017 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear side walls cracking (dated 2007)

Pass 10 May 2016 96,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 90,100 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 90,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2014 84,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 79,708 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 79,694 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2012 76,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 74,644 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,751 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,600 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,232 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 50,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery flat

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2009 50,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,237 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,745 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 HXC is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 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 HXC, 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 22 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 HXC is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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