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KV53 HVH

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,139 mi
Last recorded60,139 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 60,139 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,761 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes slight deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 50,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,037 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Fail 16 Nov 2015 46,037 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S AND O/S FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,092 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 42,092 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 38,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,662 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 35,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear tyre has cracks in outer wall

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 29,222 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 25,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 19,838 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

washer fluid requires changing -jelly

Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,179 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 HVH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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