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KY53 ZBG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZBG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,437 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s/f cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

body has corrosion

exhaust flexi is worn

Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,011 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

Fail 8 Oct 2019 104,011 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,967 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively gaiter perished, (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi worn.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 94,967 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively gaiter perished, (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust flexi worn and exhaust corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust flexi worn and exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded and flexi worn

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 80,997 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded and flexi worn

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside wiper starting to smear the screen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid black.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,281 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,708 miles

handbrake travel nearing limit

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,334 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,031 miles

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

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

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

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,917 miles

rear offside and rear nearside tyres close to limit worn inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,917 miles

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

rear offside and rear nearside tyres close to limit worn inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,027 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,176 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,274 miles

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

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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KY53 ZBG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY53 ZBG, 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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KY53 ZBG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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