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KV53 JDF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,208 mi
Last recorded95,208 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,208 miles

Both wiper blades split

Cooling fan insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front 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 Side repeater incomplete

PAS reservoir cap missing

Fail 16 Dec 2017 95,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both wiper blades split

Cooling fan insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete

PAS reservoir cap missing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 88,906 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,628 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of componants

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine management warning light indicates a fault

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of componants

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mil light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 75,581 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mil light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,980 miles

both rear brake pipes coated in grease

n/s/f brake pipe coated in grease

Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,896 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 64,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 63,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,643 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,334 miles

drivers door card loose.

handbrake lever has free travel.

offside front wing damaged.

windscreen wiper/washer control arm loose.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,116 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 JDF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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