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KV53 HXU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,189 mi
Last recorded76,189 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,189 miles

Offside rear fog lamp lens repaired with tape

Oil leak on engine area

Rear outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,379 miles

Offside rear fog lamp lens damaged repaired with tape

Rear outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 71,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear fog lamp lens damaged repaired with tape

Rear outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,531 miles

Offside outer rear sill heavily rusted

Offside rear foglamp lens damaged repaired with tape

Oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Nov 2015 66,531 miles

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

Offside outer rear sill heavily rusted

Offside rear foglamp lens damaged repaired with tape

Oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,653 miles

Engine coolant level low,coolant leak on engine

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and rubbed on outer wall

Nearside rear bodywork accident damaged

Offside rear foglamp lens repaired

Oil leak under engine area

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 6 Nov 2014 61,653 miles

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

Engine coolant level low,coolant leak on engine

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and rubbed on outer wall

Nearside rear bodywork accident damaged

Offside rear foglamp lens repaired

Oil leak under engine area

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,830 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 5 Nov 2013 56,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,259 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Centre section exhaust heavily corroded

Exhaust shield insecure at front

Nearside front abs ring broken

Oil leak stains at front of engine

Fail 23 Nov 2012 52,259 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Centre section exhaust heavily corroded

Oil leak stains at front of engine

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,668 miles

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

front brake pads 80percent worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,202 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,401 miles

Slight gases leak from centre to rear section exhaust joint

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,286 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 25,286 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,940 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 HXU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

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

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