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KV53 KYG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,062 mi
Last recorded141,062 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 KYG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 141,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 133,642 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

both front tyre very low on inside edges

exhaust very corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 126,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,132 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

both wiper blades poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,896 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,896 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,221 miles

nearside front tyre weraing down on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,998 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,031 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 65,031 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,045 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 53,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

long handbrake travel

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,948 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

slight lip forming on front discs

slight play in steering rack

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 KYG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYG, 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 KYG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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