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KV53 KKJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,216 mi
Last recorded99,216 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KKJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,216 miles

EML ON

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,754 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,754 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,979 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

o/s headlight lens damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,435 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 67,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,341 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2009 53,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 45,248 miles

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2007 36,611 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 30,726 miles

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

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

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 KKJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KKJ, 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 KKJ registered?

KV53 KKJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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