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KU53 ULT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,658 mi
Last recorded83,658 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ULT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,658 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 83,658 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,135 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 81,135 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,706 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 78,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting bracket corroded

front cross member corroded

rear floor pan and inner sills both sides have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,722 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 57,580 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 57,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,685 miles

front coils corroded

front exhaust flexi parting

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,917 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 38,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,346 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 25,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,364 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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KU53 ULT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KU53 ULT, 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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KU53 ULT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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