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KV53 KNP

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,978 mi
Last recorded68,978 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KNP
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,978 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 68,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,372 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers door check strap loose

horn push at side of steering column not on steering wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,372 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers door check strap loose

horn push at side of steering column not on steering wheel

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,410 miles

play in offside rack end

Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

play in offside rack end

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,180 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 32,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,074 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2009 31,066 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,945 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 23,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,887 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 17,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 KNP is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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