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KV53 JYX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,159 mi
Last recorded91,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JYX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 91,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper flitch/strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 91,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper flitch/strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel and slightly loose- REQUIRES ATTENTION (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,460 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,104 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 86,103 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,206 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 82,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 75,560 miles

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

hand brake lever slight high

Pass 28 Dec 2019 72,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, edges/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Wipers smearing

Fail 28 Dec 2019 72,432 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, edges/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Wipers smearing

Pass 28 Dec 2018 70,718 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 70,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,249 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 68,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,275 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 62,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 58,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,156 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing signs of cracking between tred also nearside front

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,107 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,107 miles

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

centre section of exaust poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,250 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 42,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,326 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 37,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,020 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,761 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,274 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 25,243 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre

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 JYX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JYX, 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 JYX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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