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KR53 RWV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 RWV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 101,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 71,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,262 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 59,857 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,097 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 58,091 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,124 miles

Centre exhaust has a crack,but is secure with no gas leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,317 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level lamp not working

nearside indicator lens missing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,266 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

high level lamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

high level lamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,657 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,651 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 46,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 42,597 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,632 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 37,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 33,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,718 miles

Battery insecure

advise cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords or ply

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 31,718 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

advise cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords or ply

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,963 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 RWV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KR53 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

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

Is KR53 RWV safe to buy?

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