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KV53 RZM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,202 mi
Last recorded55,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 RZM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 55,199 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,842 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,445 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 47,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,807 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,786 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 30,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,017 miles

slight transmition leak

slight weepige from n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2008 21,005 miles

Dampness on power steering rack

General exhaust corrossion

Very slight corrossion on brake ferrules

Fail 6 Dec 2008 21,005 miles

Dampness on power steering rack

General exhaust corrossion

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very slight corrossion on brake ferrules

Pass 8 Dec 2007 16,782 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 16,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 12,849 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 12,849 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 RZM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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