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KV53 HTJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HTJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 115,121 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 7 Oct 2014 100,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,326 miles

BATTER LOOSE IN CARRIER

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,326 miles

BATTER LOOSE IN CARRIER

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,249 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,244 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

comment/corrosion on both front abs rings.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,735 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

comment/corrosion on both front abs rings.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,856 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,066 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 40,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,360 miles

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

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 HTJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

KV53 HTJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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