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KP53 KAU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,040 mi
Last recorded79,040 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 KAU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,040 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 79,026 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 78,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,526 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,705 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 30,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,672 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 19,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,211 miles

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

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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KP53 KAU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KP53 KAU, 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 KP53 KAU registered?

KP53 KAU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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