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PY53 BDX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,747 mi
Last recorded120,747 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BDX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,747 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe flexible hose and slight blow

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,216 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal rubber slight split

play in wiper linkage an d blades split on ends

slight blow exhaust front flex

Fail 30 Mar 2015 118,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal rubber slight split

play in wiper linkage an d blades split on ends

slight blow exhaust front flex

Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,827 miles

front number plate starting ro peel

Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate starting ro peel

Fail 27 Mar 2013 105,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,072 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2012 97,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,050 miles

n/s/f drop link rubber starting to split

slight blow exhaust front flexi

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,177 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 74,154 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,034 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,033 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 42,971 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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PY53 BDX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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