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KV53 KAU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KAU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,195 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 100,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 79,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,762 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,935 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,914 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,671 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,167 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,488 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,783 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 26,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,927 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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KV53 KAU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

KV53 KAU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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