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KX53 KAA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,505 mi
Last recorded33,505 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 KAA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear back box corroded and flexi pipe broken not blowing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,003 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 32,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 30,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,160 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 29,160 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wiperblades split

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,135 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 27,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,739 miles

sidewall damage left rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,068 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 24,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,449 miles

both rear tyres tread splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,682 miles

front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,765 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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KX53 KAA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KAA, 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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KX53 KAA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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