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KR53 RZY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 RZY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,529 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,334 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 84,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,918 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,644 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,644 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 68,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,295 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 64,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,869 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 60,868 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,693 miles

nearside front abs ring split but light not showing fault

Fail 15 Jan 2010 56,693 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front abs ring split but light not showing fault

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 44,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,249 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,248 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,453 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 RZY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

KR53 RZY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KR53 RZY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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