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KV53 HVC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,494 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,230 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,230 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,003 miles

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

n/s door mirror insacure

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,298 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE FRONT A,B,S RING BROKEN

Fail 6 Jan 2009 34,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,942 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 18,842 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 18,842 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HVC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 HVC registered?

KV53 HVC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is KV53 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 HVC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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