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BU53 RHA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,459 mi
Last recorded88,459 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RHA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,765 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 74,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,905 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 64,651 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,284 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 55,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door inner panel missing (exposing jagged edges on inside of vehicle)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 33,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 27,824 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear boot floor repair

Fail 5 Nov 2007 19,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear boot floor repair

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,786 miles

offside front roadwheel binding slightly

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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BU53 RHA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU53 RHA, 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 BU53 RHA registered?

BU53 RHA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BU53 RHA safe to buy?

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