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KX53 KXA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,402 mi
Last recorded92,402 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 92,402 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 92,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 84,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,226 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 71,413 miles

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

both rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 May 2016 71,413 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2015 62,475 miles

nearside outer c/v gaiter is leaking slightly

nearside washer jet connection under bonnet is leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,418 miles

sill trims fitted

vairous small chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill trims fitted

vairous small chips in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2013 52,015 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 52,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

engine managment light on dash showing a fault

offside rear tyre tread is slightly uneven

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,084 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,490 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,490 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,680 miles

front brake look low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,242 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 KXA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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