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KV53 KKU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KKU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017

Front Oil leak ()

Front battery not clamped down

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 100,984 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all lights not working with ignition turned off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven slower in operation not rising at same rate (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front battery not clamped down

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,900 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,847 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,732 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,709 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,706 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers on sills

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,490 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,305 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,372 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 KKU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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