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KV53 JWK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JWK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 110,231 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 110,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 95,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 85,101 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 85,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 76,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,247 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,958 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,399 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,399 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,010 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,704 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,704 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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KV53 JWK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JWK, 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 JWK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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