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KR53 TGK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 TGK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 140,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 137,657 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 128,175 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,275 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 116,275 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,520 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 104,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,530 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,421 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,711 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 60,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,669 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2) DANGEROUS

16% imbalance front brakes

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,386 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,046 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 38,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,103 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 TGK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

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

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