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WG53 KWU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,492 mi
Last recorded104,492 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KWU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,492 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively oil contaminated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear screen becoming unbonded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 104,491 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively oil contaminated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear screen becoming unbonded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,844 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2018 93,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 88,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,000 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,999 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,041 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,862 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 65,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,667 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,772 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,720 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2009 41,433 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,296 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,062 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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WG53 KWU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG53 KWU, 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 WG53 KWU registered?

WG53 KWU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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