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HT03 XSV

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,212 mi
Last recorded49,212 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 XSV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,212 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight buckle to both rear inner wheel rims

Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,192 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight buckle to both rear inner wheel rims

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,478 miles

Both front cv boots perished and cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2013 46,478 miles

Both front cv boots perished and cracked

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,196 miles

Both front CV joint rubber boots perished

Slight play in near side front steering joints

Fail 1 Oct 2012 44,196 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Both front CV joint rubber boots perished

Slight play in near side front steering joints

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,255 miles

Drivers seat appears to be fixed in place

Off side rear tyre perished, cracked and worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 40,224 miles

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

Drivers seat appears to be fixed in place

Off side rear tyre perished, cracked and worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,409 miles

Both front tyres badly perished and cracked with deep cuts running around tread. Would advise replacement as soon as possible.

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 34,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,678 miles

coolant resevoir cap missing

Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant resevoir cap missing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,001 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)

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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HT03 XSV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HT03 XSV, 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 HT03 XSV registered?

HT03 XSV is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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