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WJ53 DNF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,357 mi
Last recorded6,357 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 DNF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2025 6,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 6,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 6,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 6,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 5,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 5,854 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 5,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 5,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 5,290 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 5,062 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 4,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 3,913 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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WJ53 DNF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ53 DNF, 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 WJ53 DNF registered?

WJ53 DNF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is WJ53 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 DNF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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