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WJ53 OZE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,466 mi
Last recorded103,466 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 OZE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,466 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 103,466 miles

Nearside 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 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 Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,847 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,616 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,530 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 78,530 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 60,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,750 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 OZE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OZE, 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 OZE registered?

WJ53 OZE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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