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SG53 ZJN

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,106 mi
Last recorded83,106 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZJN
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,301 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of full sills

Fail 3 Jan 2023 71,230 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,197 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 64,197 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,810 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 61,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,665 miles

Exhaust noisy Flexi joint shield insecure and rattling (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,650 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner and outer edges

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,467 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 44,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,177 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,656 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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SG53 ZJN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SG53 ZJN, 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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What year was SG53 ZJN registered?

SG53 ZJN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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