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KD53 HZB

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,202 mi
Last recorded110,202 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 HZB
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,202 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Dec 2013 110,013 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 100,600 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 100,476 miles

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

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

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

near side front road wheel has slight damage

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,743 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

noise from cambelt area

Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

noise from cambelt area

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs 60% worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,287 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 56,287 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,901 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 46,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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KD53 HZB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KD53 HZB, 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 KD53 HZB registered?

KD53 HZB is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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