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GF53 BSU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,466 mi
Last recorded127,466 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 BSU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 127,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 121,284 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 121,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 116,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 106,261 miles
Fail 19 May 2013 106,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 94,910 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

nail in nearside front tyre (UNREPAIRABLE)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2012 94,910 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

nail in nearside front tyre (UNREPAIRABLE)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2011 84,352 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,962 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 51,755 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 40,143 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,361 miles

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

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

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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GF53 BSU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF53 BSU, 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 GF53 BSU registered?

GF53 BSU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GF53 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 BSU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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