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WJ53 ULC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,079 mi
Last recorded59,079 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 59,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 57,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,667 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 55,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,322 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,030 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,026 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 ULC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ULC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ53 ULC registered?

WJ53 ULC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is WJ53 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 ULC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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