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KV53 JFF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,333 mi
Last recorded54,333 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JFF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,333 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 54,333 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,987 miles

Central Rear seat belt been removed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 47,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt been removed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,615 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

mil light on

parking brake reserve travel near limit

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,603 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has surface cut

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,969 miles

Front BRAKE IMBALANCE 27%

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 21,969 miles

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

Front BRAKE IMBALANCE 27%

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,126 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS POOR, (LENS CRAZED)

Front WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 17 Feb 2016 21,126 miles

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

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS POOR, (LENS CRAZED)

Front WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 14 Feb 2015 20,510 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 20,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,883 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,361 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 16,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,140 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,138 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 JFF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 KV53 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

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

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