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KV53 JTO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,426 mi
Last recorded89,426 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JTO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 89,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no oil,binding o/s front brake.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,745 miles

power steering pipes rusty

some fuel pipes rusty at rear

Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn close to wear blocks

outer plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,860 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn close to wear blocks

outer plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,094 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 73,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2007 60,460 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack both sides

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,307 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 JTO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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