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KV53 JBZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,101 mi
Last recorded64,101 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JBZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 64,101 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 64,101 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake been hot

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,505 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 61,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

nail in nsr tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,180 miles

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

wiper blade n/s split

Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

wiper blade n/s split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,892 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 35,878 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,780 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 29,779 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 23,539 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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KV53 JBZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KV53 JBZ, 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 KV53 JBZ registered?

KV53 JBZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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