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KV53 JYY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 JYY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,249 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust 'flexi' in poor condition

handbrake travel high

steering rack damp at both end seals

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust flange corroded

handbrake travel high

steering rack damp at both ends

Fail 17 Oct 2017 76,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust flange corroded

handbrake travel high

steering rack damp at both ends

washer/wiper switch in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,755 miles

Oil leak ()

coolant bottle empty

wiper stalk defective but still working

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,213 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,638 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,499 miles

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

nearside front tyre as damage to outside side wall

offside front tyre as damage to inside side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,763 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 JYY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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