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KV53 HHJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HHJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,160 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 75,153 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 72,433 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,866 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Dec 2014 55,353 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,894 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,899 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 37,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,844 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,148 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 HHJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV53 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

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

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