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KV53 HNY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,316 mi
Last recorded112,316 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,316 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

n/s/f strut top mount sticking slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 112,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

n/s/f strut top mount sticking slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 107,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,867 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,811 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall(no cords showing at time of test)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 77,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall(no cords showing at time of test)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 58,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,995 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 44,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 38,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,803 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 HNY 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 56.3%.

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 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 HNY, 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 HNY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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