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KP53 MME

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,935 mi
Last recorded133,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 133,935 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 133,935 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,880 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 129,592 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 129,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 126,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 126,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 122,853 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 122,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,335 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 114,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,144 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 105,144 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,402 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 92,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,877 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wearing low

rear tyre getting perished

Fail 4 Mar 2011 81,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wearing low

rear tyre getting perished

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,150 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,486 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 51,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,060 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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KP53 MME is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KP53 MME, 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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KP53 MME is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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