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KV53 KGJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,953 mi
Last recorded44,953 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KGJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,953 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link pins splitting.

Exhaust leaking at flexi join.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/s/f abs reluctor ring corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,696 miles

Power steering fluid level just above minimum.

Slight play in steering rack on n/s/f and o/s/f.

Slight power steering fluid leak at o/s/f.

Wiper linkage worn.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 41,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level just above minimum.

Slight play in steering rack on n/s/f and o/s/f.

Slight power steering fluid leak at o/s/f.

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,011 miles

Handbrake requires adjusted.

N/s/f abs reluctor ring split.

O/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link pins bushes splitting,

Slight play at base of steering column.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,011 miles

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

Handbrake requires adjusted.

N/s/f abs reluctor ring split.

O/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link pins bushes splitting,

Slight play at base of steering column.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,165 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 36,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,136 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 33,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,384 miles

N/s/f tyre on 2mm on edges.

O/s/f tyre on legal limit on edges. (bald)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 30,384 miles

N/s/f tyre on 2mm on edges.

O/s/f tyre on legal limit on edges. (bald)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,103 miles

handbrake leaver insecure + reqs adjusting

Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,041 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut

o/s/f brake binding

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 KGJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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