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PK53 BWL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,971 mi
Last recorded47,971 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BWL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,971 miles

offside rear tyre tread perishing and small nail in tread.

slight leak offside and nearside power steering rack.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft reluctor ring. (3.4.2)

offside rear tyre tread perishing and small nail in tread.

slight leak offside and nearside power steering rack.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,135 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,615 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml on

light underbody corrosion in places

valve caps seized on

Fail 18 Jul 2014 37,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml on

light underbody corrosion in places

valve caps seized on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,985 miles

advise both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,623 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,762 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,009 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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PK53 BWL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK53 BWL, 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 PK53 BWL registered?

PK53 BWL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is PK53 BWL safe to buy?

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