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KV53 KMA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,244 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 94,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,547 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 91,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,724 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,724 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 87,145 miles

engine has a bad oil leek

Pass 6 May 2016 80,283 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 80,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 75,160 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 75,160 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 69,434 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,476 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,453 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,617 miles

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

battery insecure

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Apr 2012 57,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

battery insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,440 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 44,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 28,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 19,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 KMA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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