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BU53 RJY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,764 mi
Last recorded125,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 125,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,249 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 108,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,914 miles

oil leak

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

nearside front cv gaiter clip worn

Fail 15 Jan 2016 173,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front cv gaiter clip worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,203 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,703 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2012 40,869 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

middle exhaust corroded

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,635 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 38,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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 2 Feb 2010 36,015 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,043 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 10 Feb 2007 18,021 miles

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

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 RJY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

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

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