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KR53 RXC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,257 mi
Last recorded110,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 110,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 109,183 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Front both front indicators loosing their amber tint

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres treads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre perished

power steering pipes corroding on rack

Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,939 miles

advise inner rear sills are becoming corroded

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,329 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 100,329 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,341 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 97,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 93,378 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 93,378 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,791 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 85,523 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,565 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,033 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,154 miles

advise exhaust rear box is slightly blowing

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 RXC 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 68.8%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

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

Is KR53 RXC safe to buy?

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