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KV53 KBF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,735 mi
Last recorded87,735 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KBF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake sticking (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working washer not working wiper stalk broken (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid low

Top water hose badly deteriated

Travel on handbrake lever

Fail 8 Feb 2019 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid low

Top water hose badly deteriated

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear tyres cracking

Sill skirts fitted cannot inspect outer sills

Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear tyres cracking

Sill skirts fitted cannot inspect outer sills

Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 62,486 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 62,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,946 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 48,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,617 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 38,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,485 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,824 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 KBF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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