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WJ53 SYW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,535 mi
Last recorded52,535 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box end pipe is broken off.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 5,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box end pipe is broken off.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,839 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 47,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,033 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT INOP

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE & CUT IN TREAD

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

Nearside Rear WING TRIM LOOSE

Offside Rear DOOR TRIM LOOSE

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A & B

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,998 miles

Front brake imbalance 24%

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head lights poor pattern

srs light inop

Fail 18 Aug 2015 38,998 miles

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

Horn not working horn inop (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake imbalance 24%

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head lights poor pattern

srs light inop

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,308 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 35,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,078 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 28,286 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,286 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Aug 2009 25,096 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,846 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Aug 2008 21,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,173 miles

air bag light on

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,518 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 SYW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

WJ53 SYW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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