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ST53 BVB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,282 mi
Last recorded67,282 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BVB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,282 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 67,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,255 miles

Battery Is Insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlight Is Loose

Offside Front ABS Ring is Cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,248 miles

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

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

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

Battery Is Insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlight Is Loose

Offside Front ABS Ring is Cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,151 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 48,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,315 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 41,315 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged within limits

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,723 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 36,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,425 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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ST53 BVB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST53 BVB, 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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ST53 BVB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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