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VN53 OJX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,245 mi
Last recorded70,245 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OJX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 70,245 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,011 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2024 67,328 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,256 miles

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2023 65,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,239 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 BOTH TYRES PERISHING / WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,659 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing and worn edges 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,098 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer / Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,320 miles

Front front bracket snapped

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

front exhaust flexi-joint heavily deteriorated

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,925 miles

Rear General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,657 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,003 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,152 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,776 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,184 miles

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

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

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

both front seat base's insecure

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f washer jet leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 32,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 30,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,252 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VN53 OJX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VN53 OJX, 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 VN53 OJX registered?

VN53 OJX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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