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KR53 TBY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

191,419 mi
Last recorded191,419 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 TBY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 191,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both inner slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery earth to body loose possibly could cause short circuit

Pass 9 Apr 2025 117,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 110,799 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,029 miles

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 108,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 100,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

child seat fitted o/s/r

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,889 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,199 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,494 miles

steering rack damp

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2012 70,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 31 Dec 2011 68,267 miles

Oil leak

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,956 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,049 miles

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

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

both front tyres on minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on edges (no cords visible)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 61,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres on minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on edges (no cords visible)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,306 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,626 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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KR53 TBY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KR53 TBY, 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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KR53 TBY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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