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KV53 JFK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,110 mi
Last recorded56,110 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JFK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,110 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 56,110 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,548 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,858 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2010 46,466 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,466 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 42,070 miles

FRONT TYRES 4-5MM-WORN AT OUTER WALL

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

RADIATOR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

SPARE TYRES LOW IN TREAD

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,070 miles

FRONT TYRES 4-5MM-WORN AT OUTER WALL

RADIATOR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

SPARE TYRES LOW IN TREAD

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,218 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 38,218 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,925 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 29,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,384 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 JFK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV53 JFK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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