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KV53 JVH

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,329 mi
Last recorded81,329 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JVH
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2013 81,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation inside windscreen making it difficult to inspect

engine managment light on

exhaust joins corroding and deteriating

front and rear suspension corroding

offside front abs ring gear corroded

offside front outer brake disc discoloured due to excessive heat by binding

outer rear sills corroding

outer sill covers fitted

power steering pipes corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,809 miles

engine management light stays on

offside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

start of corrosion both inner sills

start of corrosion offside front top mount

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,887 miles

o/s door mirror damaged. travel in handbrake. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate .

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,540 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 JVH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

KV53 JVH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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