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PY53 KCE

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 KCE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,616 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear floor & inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 123,266 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear floor & inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,764 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,373 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,377 miles

nearside rear tyre,side walls deteriorating & slight misshape to inside tread

Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,022 miles

nearside rear tyre silght misshape

offside rear tyre silght misshape

Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,332 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,493 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,635 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,296 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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PY53 KCE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PY53 KCE, 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 PY53 KCE registered?

PY53 KCE is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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