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PF53 KFU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 KFU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,728 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 82,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,062 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chassis rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,025 miles

both outer sills look slightly weak but covered by plastic covers

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,195 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,746 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,766 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 70,766 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,538 miles

n.s. diff seal weeping oil slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,582 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,918 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,033 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,295 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,295 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 35,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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PF53 KFU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PF53 KFU, 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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PF53 KFU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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