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MJ53 SDV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,728 mi
Last recorded61,728 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SDV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,728 miles

chips on screen

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play in rack & track rod end

Fail 3 Oct 2017 61,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

chips on screen

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play in rack & track rod end

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,152 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Door intermittently works from inside and outside (Recommend attention soon

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both fronts (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brakes noisy when operated

Sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery slightly insecure

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both fronts (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brakes noisy when operated

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,846 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 53,607 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Switch faulty (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,167 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,007 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,719 miles

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,719 miles

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,246 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 19,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,626 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 15,626 miles

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

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

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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MJ53 SDV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ53 SDV, 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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MJ53 SDV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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