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WJ53 SZW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,703 mi
Last recorded74,703 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre split around edges

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

Offside Rear tyre split around edges

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre split around edges

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

Offside Rear tyre split around edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,424 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,478 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,633 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,123 miles

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,225 miles

exhaust tailpipe rusty . ok at time of mot test

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,259 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

P.S. drive belt perished and split.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,058 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 SZW 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 82.4%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

WJ53 SZW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 SZW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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