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WJ53 YZE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,638 mi
Last recorded96,638 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YZE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 96,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front lower cross member / tie bat mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake has long travel

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Some imbalance in front brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,312 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 93,236 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,311 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,136 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 85,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,185 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,191 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,400 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 60,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade split

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,561 miles

Both rear tyre treads 'feathered'

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,561 miles

Both rear tyre treads 'feathered'

Fail 30 Nov 2009 48,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,780 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 YZE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

WJ53 YZE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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