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KV53 RZL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,386 mi
Last recorded83,386 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,386 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rack boot covered in oil but no visible leak

Offside Front lower ball joint very close to abs ring

all tyres old and perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2019 80,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rack boot covered in oil but no visible leak

Offside Front lower ball joint very close to abs ring

all tyres old and perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,117 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside front brake disc corroding on inner face.

Offside outer and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,145 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 68,145 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 63,506 miles

Power steering belt is in poor condition.

Rear tyres are origional fitment and are badly perished on the outer sidewalls.

Slight fluid leak from steering rack.

Slight oil leaks.

Fail 22 May 2015 63,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering belt is in poor condition.

Rear tyres are origional fitment and are badly perished on the outer sidewalls.

Slight fluid leak from steering rack.

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking ok when tested

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,080 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,073 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,147 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 Feb 2012 48,147 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,907 miles

rear lower engine mount poor

Fail 7 Dec 2010 45,907 miles

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

rear lower engine mount poor

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,604 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 32,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 RZL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZL, 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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What year was KV53 RZL registered?

KV53 RZL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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