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KV53 JFE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,549 mi
Last recorded187,549 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JFE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 187,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 187,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on stalk broken (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 165,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 150,115 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 150,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 132,325 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 105,879 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,249 miles

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

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,249 miles

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

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,232 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,387 miles

hand brake cable slack recommend clean and adjust rear brakeshoes

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 JFE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

KV53 JFE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 JFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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