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BL53 LVB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,870 mi
Last recorded135,870 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LVB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 135,870 miles

High level brake lamp not connected

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

drivers seat lower padding loose

Fail 6 Mar 2019 133,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

drivers seat lower padding loose

Pass 30 Jan 2018 128,721 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 128,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 121,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jan 2017 121,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,185 miles

Centre brake light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Jan 2016 112,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Centre brake light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,804 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 101,804 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,511 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,705 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,532 miles

long parking brake lever travel

nearside outer cv gaiter perishing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

long parking brake lever travel

nearside outer cv gaiter perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2010 48,123 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

TESTED IN SOAKING WET ICY AWFUL WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,123 miles

TESTED IN SOAKING WET ICY AWFUL WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,975 miles

fan belt heavily perished

hand brake travel

near side front tyre 2mm

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side front tyre 2mm

oil low

rear exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,432 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,060 miles

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

oil level getting low

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 LVB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BL53 LVB, 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 LVB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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