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BP53 ULC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,139 mi
Last recorded86,139 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 ULC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 86,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 85,972 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,612 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,013 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,933 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 79,932 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system insecure Both centre exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Caliper lower sliding sleeve rubber missing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,183 miles

Slight coolant weep at front of engine

Fail 18 Jan 2022 79,183 miles

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

Slight coolant weep at front of engine

Fail 29 Dec 2021 79,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed at axle mounting (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 front to rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,010 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,558 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 70,137 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 70,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perrished

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Perrished

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 66,126 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wall has Seperation (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perrished

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Perrished

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes from drum to flexi pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

multiple head restraints missing time of test

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,720 miles

Centre centre exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front head restraint missing

Offside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2015 58,714 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre centre exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front head restraint missing

Offside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,211 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 42,733 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 42,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,913 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 36,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,363 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders/on wear indicators

Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,720 miles

ends split on front wipers

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,751 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,073 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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BP53 ULC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP53 ULC, 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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BP53 ULC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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