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BN53 BJO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BJO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,480 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 73,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,951 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine coolant level below minimum

engine management light on

Fail 3 Aug 2015 66,946 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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine coolant level below minimum

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,281 miles

Engine management light on

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 61,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine man light on

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,998 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine man light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,953 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 53,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,262 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mangemt light on

hand break travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on inner egde and cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on egdes and worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,262 miles

engine mangemt light on

hand break travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on inner egde and cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on egdes and worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,003 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f wheel rim distorted

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,871 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

n/s/f wheel rim distorted

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,477 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 33,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,413 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

exhaust mid section corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake travel ,possible rear brakes need adjusting

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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BN53 BJO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN53 BJO, 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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BN53 BJO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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