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BV53 WKJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,747 mi
Last recorded68,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WKJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,747 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 68,747 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,336 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,800 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,832 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,774 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,005 miles

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

wipers torn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,147 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,195 miles

slight fluid leak to o/s power steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,827 miles

exhaust cat removed but emissions passed ok

very little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,955 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 24,954 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,659 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 20,659 miles

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

slight leak on steering rack †washer jets leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,976 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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BV53 WKJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BV53 WKJ, 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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BV53 WKJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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