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WJ53 OJX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,385 mi
Last recorded140,385 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 140,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded connection to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded connection to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 132,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Exhaust system broken. (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded connection to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded connection to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn to 2mm ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 125,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 112,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,744 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Aug 2013 104,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split. Rear brake pipes greased. Rear tyres perished.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 74,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,628 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,084 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,453 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 OJX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJX, 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 OJX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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