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KV53 HYJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,532 mi
Last recorded106,532 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,673 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 22 Feb 2018 103,673 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2017 100,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,322 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,004 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 89,004 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,560 miles

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

nearside steering arm/rack has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,791 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 40,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,611 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 HYJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue 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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

KV53 HYJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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