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EJ53 WVG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WVG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,136 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perishing

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f repeater lens missing

o/s/f brake disc corroded (been standing)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,379 miles

Battary slightly loose

Door open light on?

Front flexy exhaust poor condition

Minor PAS leak

N/S indicator cover missing

Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battary slightly loose

Door open light on?

Front flexy and centre exhaust poor condition

Minor PAS leak

N/S indicator cover missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,271 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,477 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 15,757 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,025 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 WVG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EJ53 WVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 WVG registered?

EJ53 WVG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 WVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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