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WV53 EXH

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,533 mi
Last recorded49,533 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 EXH
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 49,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 49,270 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 48,650 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 45,622 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,149 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,170 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,474 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 22,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 18,941 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 14,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 9,534 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 4,022 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 1,333 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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WV53 EXH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WV53 EXH, 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 WV53 EXH registered?

WV53 EXH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WV53 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 EXH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV53 EXH have outstanding finance?

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