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KV53 HLM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,905 mi
Last recorded168,905 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HLM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 168,905 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s door panel loose/catching when opening doors

n/s/f door mirror taped up

Fail 2 Aug 2018 168,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s door panel loose/catching when opening doors

n/s/f door mirror taped up

Pass 31 Jul 2017 159,723 miles

drivers door panel loose/catching when opening door

n/s/f tyre wearing down on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge of tread

Fail 31 Jul 2017 159,723 miles

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

drivers door panel loose/catching when opening door

n/s/f tyre wearing down on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge of tread

Pass 2 Aug 2016 150,276 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 150,268 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 141,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,059 miles

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

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

a/f staining at bottom of cam belt cover

alternator belt cracked

pas belt cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2014 130,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

a/f staining at bottom of cam belt cover

alternator belt cracked

pas belt cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 12 Oct 2012 103,046 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,046 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2011 89,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres wearing off unevenly on inner shoulders

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,550 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,893 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn uneven recommend replacement

Fail 5 Nov 2008 48,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven recommend replacement

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,204 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 HLM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HLM, 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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KV53 HLM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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