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KF53 SMU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,020 mi
Last recorded91,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 SMU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,020 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,324 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 88,324 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,668 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 78,338 miles

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

one mounting on exhaust u/s but system is adequetly supported

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,338 miles

one mounting on exhaust u/s but system is adequetly supported

Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,917 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

emissions passed k=0.23 1/m

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,969 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 6 Jan 2011 56,969 miles

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

Battery insecure

exhaust rubber missing

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,906 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 1 Dec 2009 47,906 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,958 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 38,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 31,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,255 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 23,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

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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KF53 SMU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KF53 SMU, 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 KF53 SMU registered?

KF53 SMU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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