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KV53 KKN

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,255 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 87,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front abs rings corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,069 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 70,069 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,414 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,534 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,996 miles

Advised by vehicle presenter that centre brake light is disconnected

Fuel pump noisy

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,893 miles

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 22,996 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 KKN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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