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BN53 OUJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,595 mi
Last recorded56,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from front to back covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot clip broken but boot still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 55,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot clip broken but boot still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,946 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 12 Feb 2018 54,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Slight brake bind

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,801 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 53,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,415 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,011 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,986 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

hand brake travel should be ajusted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,719 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,636 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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BN53 OUJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BN53 OUJ, 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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What year was BN53 OUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN53 OUJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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