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KX53 JYY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,314 mi
Last recorded94,314 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 JYY
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,314 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 94,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,114 miles

Battery insecure

oil leaks on engine

Fail 8 Sep 2011 81,977 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

oil leaks on engine

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,859 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,287 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 44,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,013 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 32,005 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KX53 JYY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KX53 JYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 JYY registered?

KX53 JYY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is KX53 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX53 JYY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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