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WJ53 FYZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,120 mi
Last recorded92,120 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FYZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 92,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section in front of rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe adj to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe adj to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,665 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,028 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 83,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,340 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 75,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,197 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 54,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge also on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge also on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 45,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge also on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge also on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 36,293 miles

Offside Rear tyre edge worn

center exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,627 miles

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,625 miles

rear tyres cracking and edges worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 20,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres cracking and edges worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,288 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 14,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,012 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 13,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,653 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 6,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

could not check rear seat belt ,covered by dog cover.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,065 miles

could not check rear seat belt ,covered by dog cover.

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 FYZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WJ53 FYZ, 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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WJ53 FYZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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