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KR53 RNE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,083 mi
Last recorded48,083 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 RNE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,083 miles

advise on both front outer c.v boots perished

advise on n/s/f tyre perished and worn

advise on n/s/r tyre perished and nail in tread

advise on o/s/f tyre perished and close to limit of tread wear

advise on o/s/r tyre perished

advise on slight exhaust blow from centre box

Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise on both front outer c.v boots perished

advise on n/s/f tyre perished and worn

advise on n/s/r tyre perished and nail in tread

advise on o/s/f tyre perished and close to limit of tread wear

advise on o/s/r tyre perished

advise on slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,114 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 44,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,818 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch slipping

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriated

Fail 17 Feb 2012 38,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch slipping

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriated

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriated

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,530 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,264 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 25 Feb 2008 26,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 27 Feb 2007 20,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,385 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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KR53 RNE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KR53 RNE, 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 KR53 RNE registered?

KR53 RNE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is KR53 RNE safe to buy?

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