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KV53 HYL

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,047 mi
Last recorded129,047 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 129,047 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 129,046 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,200 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,365 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 101,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,928 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 92,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,061 miles

ADVISE both front tyres 3mm of tread

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,061 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE both front tyres 3mm of tread

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,138 miles

Crack in drivers door mirror

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,903 miles

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

N/S washer jet missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,595 miles

Battery insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,932 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 23,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,148 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 HYL is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

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

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