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KV53 JVY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,316 mi
Last recorded63,316 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JVY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,316 miles

Coolant leak

rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2014 62,887 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,302 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,297 miles

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

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

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

advise engine oil leak

advise engine overheating

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,016 miles

advise slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Fail 17 Aug 2012 50,016 miles

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

advise slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion on underside

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 44,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion on underside

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,141 miles

slight play o/s f hub

Fail 15 Aug 2009 36,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,025 miles

Long park break travel

Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2007 15,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,627 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 12,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 JVY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

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

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