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DE53 KBY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,996 mi
Last recorded49,996 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KBY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,996 miles

advise battery insecure, both front tyres worn to limit, both rear brake pipes in poor condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,862 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 40,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DE53 KBY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 DE53 KBY, 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 DE53 KBY registered?

DE53 KBY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DE53 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 KBY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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