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KR53 RVM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,970 mi
Last recorded60,970 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 RVM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,970 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,964 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,874 miles

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

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)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired retaining bolt missing (3.4.4)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack boot (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti rollbar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti rollbar link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,211 miles

covers on sills

engine code light comes on

Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,211 miles

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

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

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

covers on sills

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,509 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,107 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 40,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,898 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 36,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,213 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,318 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,938 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 RVM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red 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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

KR53 RVM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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