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KX53 KXP

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,751 mi
Last recorded110,751 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,751 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 108,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 108,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,049 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

n/s/f suspension geometry seems to be out.due to angle of wheel. further investigation required

Fail 5 Nov 2011 101,049 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

n/s/f suspension geometry seems to be out.due to angle of wheel. further investigation required

Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 68,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,139 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,139 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 44,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,472 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 KXP is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KXP, 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 KX53 KXP registered?

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

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