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BL53 VNJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VNJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,274 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,517 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inn er and outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and tread close to minimum legal limit

Fail 25 Jan 2014 74,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front an d nearside rear tyres tread depths low

Pass 25 Jan 2014 74,848 miles

offside front an d nearside rear tyres tread depths low

Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,409 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 69,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 64,211 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 64,211 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 51,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,183 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 35,183 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VNJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 VNJ registered?

BL53 VNJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 VNJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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