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WL53 ERJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,790 mi
Last recorded95,790 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 ERJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear 2 nails in tyre, bald outer edge recommend replacement as had 2 puncture repairs already

both outer cv gaiters perishing

chips to windscreen

heavy oil leaks

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Oct 2015 95,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear 2 nails in tyre, bald outer edge recommend replacement as had 2 puncture repairs already

both outer cv gaiters perishing

chips to windscreen

heavy oil leaks

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre on limit, recommend replacement

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

steering rack damp.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre on limit, recommend replacement

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

steering rack damp.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,696 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,968 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight movement nsf inner tie rod end

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they are partly covered by the fuel tank

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 36,157 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger and rear wipers split

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,054 miles

exhaust rusty on rear joint/ Rh front brake binding slightly.

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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WL53 ERJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WL53 ERJ, 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 WL53 ERJ registered?

WL53 ERJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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