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KV53 JNJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,776 mi
Last recorded131,776 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JNJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,776 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,776 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 127,725 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, unable to fully inspect sill covers fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, unable to fully inspect sill covers fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 127,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, unable to fully inspect sill covers fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, unable to fully inspect sill covers fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,879 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 124,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,740 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 119,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 112,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 100,890 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edges on both front tyres worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 93,373 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,996 miles

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

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

all four tyres low on inner edges

centre exhaust been repaired

Pass 16 Jan 2010 68,534 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 68,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 55,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

hand brake slight travel

near side rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Jan 2009 55,939 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

hand brake slight travel

near side rear tyre punctured

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,191 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,010 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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KV53 JNJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV53 JNJ, 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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KV53 JNJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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