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KV53 HVG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 HVG
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,590 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides when beam mounts are (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear center section into back box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,918 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,753 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,515 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 50,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer sidewalls cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer sidewalls cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,908 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,424 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,101 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 29,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,626 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,591 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 22,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,947 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,945 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 HVG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

KV53 HVG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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