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EJ53 WUK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,550 mi
Last recorded164,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WUK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 164,550 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 164,550 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 154,562 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 154,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 146,894 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 146,894 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 142,743 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 137,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 137,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 119,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 94,304 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 94,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,460 miles

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

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 62,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 49,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,713 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,394 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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EJ53 WUK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ53 WUK, 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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EJ53 WUK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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