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KV53 HWG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,401 mi
Last recorded111,401 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts on body and inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,568 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter slightly damaged but not allowing ingress of dirt

Rear No Reverse lights

Fail 13 Jun 2019 108,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter slightly damaged but not allowing ingress of dirt

Rear No Reverse lights

Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,264 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 107,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,698 miles

has a coolent leak also coolent is low

has a oil leak

rear tyres in poor condition around sidewall

side to side movement detected in handbrake lever

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,964 miles

oil leak from front pipe on engine.

Fail 4 Oct 2014 70,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak from front pipe on engine.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,831 miles

tyres perished on wall

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

h/brake needs adjusting

n/s front brake disc distorted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,121 miles

n/s/f reluctor ring fractured

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,234 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 HWG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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