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HJ53 WTG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,244 mi
Last recorded60,244 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WTG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 60,244 miles

oil dampness at filter area

Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,576 miles

oil leak from filter area

Pass 5 Oct 2023 53,316 miles

all rubber exhaust mounts in poor condition

oil dampness around filter area

Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust system close to rear axle

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,904 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 40,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,825 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Lot of grease contamination.. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box - Input. (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,063 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,702 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,817 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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HJ53 WTG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ53 WTG, 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 HJ53 WTG registered?

HJ53 WTG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 WTG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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