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KV53 RXM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,859 mi
Last recorded108,859 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,859 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,135 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,612 miles

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

tail gate brake light inoperative, engine management light on.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 84,612 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

tail gate brake light inoperative, engine management light on.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,758 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,758 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,758 miles

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 62,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,333 miles

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

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

full sump guard fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges nearside front tyre has slight damage to wall

offside front tyre has small cuts to tread

Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,605 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 RXM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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