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KX53 MTV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,525 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,981 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 78,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,054 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,416 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 69,353 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,269 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,265 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front abs ring split.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,073 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 MTV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

KX53 MTV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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