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WJ53 SZO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SZO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,737 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 87,737 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front fog light damaged and not working

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,817 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,817 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 72,913 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

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

Fail 7 May 2013 72,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

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

Pass 3 May 2012 68,481 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,326 miles

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

gear box oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,913 miles

front brakes out of balance=40kg=20%.

Pass 21 May 2008 50,436 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 50,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,521 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 SZO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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