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KV53 HGM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,526 mi
Last recorded103,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 100,715 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box snapped off (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 98,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 98,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 94,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear pipes corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged slight damage to abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,081 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking steering fluid over rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,080 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking steering fluid over rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,490 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged BOTH rear valve stems have potential to fail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,815 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,970 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 61,869 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,236 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,452 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,530 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,622 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 HGM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

KV53 HGM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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