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PY53 BCX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,340 mi
Last recorded87,340 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BCX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,340 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 87,303 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,748 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside wing mirror insecure

Fail 22 May 2015 82,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside wing mirror insecure

Pass 23 May 2014 78,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

engine coolant pipes corroded

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

oil filter leaking slighty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

engine coolant pipes corroded

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

oil filter leaking slighty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,714 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust centre section and rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fuel lines corroded

Rear heat sheild hanging down

front brake discs slightly warped

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

oil filter has a slight leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,333 miles

Both rear tyres badly stepped

Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres badly stepped

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 48,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,553 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 31,553 miles

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

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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PY53 BCX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PY53 BCX, 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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PY53 BCX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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