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WJ53 UKT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,453 mi
Last recorded129,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 129,453 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tension arms showing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroding not majorly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2012 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 129,439 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tension arms showing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroding not majorly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2012 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,419 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Before and After Axle Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before Axle Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perished Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension Components have Corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,361 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle in generally corroded condition

Fail 13 Jul 2021 63,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside of vehicle in generally corroded condition

Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,305 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,651 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,808 miles

both front seat squabs insecure

long hand brake travel

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,747 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 60,747 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,492 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,493 miles

Alternator drive belt deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 47,493 miles

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

Alternator drive belt deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,491 miles

Auxilliary drive belt deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,462 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 34,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,694 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 30,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc`s pitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded by centre pipe to rear silencer flange

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,051 miles

front brake pads look to be getting low.

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,076 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

rear engine mount rear bush separeted.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,893 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)

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 UKT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UKT, 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 UKT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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