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KX53 KYG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,517 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 98,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,223 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 96,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect flashing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,030 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 92,028 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,513 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,935 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 70,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,415 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 64,415 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,826 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 62,826 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 60,013 miles

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)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2015 60,013 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2014 56,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,999 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 47,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wall has signs off cracking

o/s/f tyre wall has signs of cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,938 miles

n/s/r tyre wall has signs off cracking

o/s/f tyre wall has signs of cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,425 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 39,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,235 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KYG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KYG, 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 KYG registered?

KX53 KYG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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