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GJ53 DJU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,413 mi
Last recorded89,413 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 DJU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no rear seats

rollcage in place also harnesses

Fail 3 Dec 2025 89,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad lining (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no rear seats

rollcage in place also harnesses

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front seat belts removed and harnesses fitted

no rear seats fitted

roll cage fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2024 89,279 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front seat belts removed and harnesses fitted

no rear seats fitted

roll cage fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,185 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,643 miles

Offside Front brake disc red from heat

muddy underneath

no rear seats fitted

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Mar 2021 88,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc red from heat

muddy underneath

no rear seats fitted

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,131 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear seats not in use

roll cage fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,184 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

muddy underneath

rear seats not in use

roll cage fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 84,618 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 741,673 miles

exhaust front flexi area slightly leaking

slight play o/s front track rod end

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,413 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,456 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2011 44,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,948 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 40,703 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,703 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,928 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,246 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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GJ53 DJU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ53 DJU, 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 GJ53 DJU registered?

GJ53 DJU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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