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WJ53 UJL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,189 mi
Last recorded101,189 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,189 miles

body damage

covers on sills

n/s/r light lens damaged

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2019 101,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body damage

covers on sills

n/s/r light lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,931 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers on sills and wheel arches

damage to the n/s/r light lens

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers on sills and wheel arches

damage to the n/s/r light lens

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

covers on sills

damage to the n/s/r light lens

oil leak

perishing to both the outer c.v boots

small lips on the front brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,810 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

covers on sills

damage to the n/s/r light lens

oil leak

perishing to both the outer c.v boots

small lips on the front brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 82,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,390 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to the inner sills and covers on the outer sills

n/s/r light lenes damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2015 74,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to the inner sills and covers on the outer sills

n/s/r light lenes damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,180 miles

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

slight corroion to the coil springs

slight noise from the rear brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corroion to the coil springs

slight noise from the rear brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,546 miles

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

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

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

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

body damage

covers on sils

exhaust diteriorated

slight corroson to the coil springs

slight cracking to the o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,743 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,948 miles

could not check rear seat belts seats folded and boot full

handbrake could do with adjusting

nearside rear tyre getting low

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 18 Aug 2008 28,948 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

could not check rear seat belts seats folded and boot full

handbrake could do with adjusting

nearside rear tyre getting low

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,945 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 20,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wiper split but is clearing screen

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,120 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 UJL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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