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KV53 HFU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,608 mi
Last recorded94,608 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HFU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,608 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,421 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,651 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,257 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

N/S/R tyre cracking outer sidewall

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

O/S/R tyre cracking between treads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 65,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,108 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,466 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 44,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake cable partially seized

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,364 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,489 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,953 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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KV53 HFU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KV53 HFU, 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 KV53 HFU registered?

KV53 HFU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 HFU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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