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KU53 ULW

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,849 mi
Last recorded108,849 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ULW
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,849 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 108,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,463 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 97,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,646 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,527 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,918 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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KU53 ULW is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KU53 ULW, 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 KU53 ULW registered?

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

Is KU53 ULW safe to buy?

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