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KX53 MXV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,588 mi
Last recorded85,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 85,588 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 85,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,277 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 80,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

auxillery belts deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

auxillery belts deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,907 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 60,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,669 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 48,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,245 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 MXV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

KX53 MXV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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