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PJ53 FHX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

75,895 mi
Last recorded75,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FHX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,895 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT UNIT HAS WATER IN IT

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 74,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,996 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 70,996 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight lateral movement of complete lever. Suggest lever mounting bolts be checked. (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,389 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 64,388 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,579 miles

Exhaust system is corroded and blowing slightly

Rear offside tyre is deformed

Fail 4 Jan 2019 61,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system is corroded and blowing slightly

Rear offside tyre is deformed

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,868 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 60,868 miles

Offside 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,520 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 59,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,598 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 57,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,734 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 54,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,691 miles

slight bind o/s/rear

slight weep stering rack

starter motor sparks on use

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,502 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2012 48,502 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,853 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 44,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,832 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 40,382 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,643 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,218 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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PJ53 FHX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PJ53 FHX, 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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PJ53 FHX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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