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WG53 KWT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,785 mi
Last recorded59,785 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KWT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 59,785 miles

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,063 miles

advise rear wiper us

Fail 31 Oct 2013 51,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise rear wiper us

Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear wiper us

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,043 miles

advise rear wiper us

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,776 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre tread perishing/205 50 16

tiny split to offside wiper blade

Fail 28 Oct 2011 39,776 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre tread perishing/205 50 16

tiny split to offside wiper blade

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,053 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,747 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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WG53 KWT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG53 KWT, 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 WG53 KWT registered?

WG53 KWT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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