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KX53 NWA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,012 mi
Last recorded99,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 NWA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,012 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of gases

Passenger Front Tyre worn on outer edge, but meets requirements over the centre three quarters of the tyre width

Fail 23 Jul 2018 99,012 miles

Exhaust has minor leak of gases

Passenger Front Tyre worn on outer edge, but meets requirements over the centre three quarters of the tyre width

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 98,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,128 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 93,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2013 71,993 miles

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

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

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

battery is insecure

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,993 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)

battery is insecure

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,921 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,755 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,188 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split on tread

Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,187 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,743 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 39,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,746 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 20,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 NWA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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