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BL53 LUO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,874 mi
Last recorded97,874 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LUO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,874 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed.

Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,814 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,597 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,754 miles

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

Nearside 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 Track rod end has deep grooves in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,153 miles

under tray fitted front. also sill are covered unable to check for corrosion.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 64,146 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted front. also sill are covered unable to check for corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,314 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,256 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,618 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,554 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,322 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,981 miles

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

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 LUO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LUO, 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 LUO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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