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BU53 RHJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Lpg 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,858 mi
Last recorded133,858 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RHJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 133,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 127,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,629 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 106,512 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 78,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,323 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,989 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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BU53 RHJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,588cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU53 RHJ, 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 BU53 RHJ registered?

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

Is BU53 RHJ safe to buy?

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