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KR53 RXZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,219 mi
Last recorded59,219 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,199 miles

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

engine light is active

Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,199 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

engine light is active

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,703 miles

Drivers seatbelt fraying on outside edge.

Number plates may not be road legal.

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 42,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Drivers seatbelt fraying on outside edge.

Number plates may not be road legal.

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Signs of a bind offside front wheel.

Slight brake bind nearside front wheel.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,720 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,226 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre has puncture

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,180 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,116 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,047 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 28,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 21,221 miles

front tyres and front pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,535 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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KR53 RXZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

KR53 RXZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is KR53 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 RXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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