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WJ53 ULB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,466 mi
Last recorded47,466 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,087 miles

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,479 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 37,206 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2011 30,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,605 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,093 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,717 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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 ULB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

WJ53 ULB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is WJ53 ULB safe to buy?

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