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FY53 KVM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,354 mi
Last recorded84,354 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 KVM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,354 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

outer sill's covered - limited access

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both sides sills have trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outter sills

fuel tank brackets corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2015 82,574 miles

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

fuel tank brackets corroded

underbody corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both sides sills have trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outter sills

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f inner rack end has play

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,016 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,818 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,782 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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FY53 KVM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY53 KVM, 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 FY53 KVM registered?

FY53 KVM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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