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KV53 JHJ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,826 miles

battery clamp missing but secure

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery clamp missing but secure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 92,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,479 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread is starting to deteriate ( cracks)

slight play in offside steering rack inner bush

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 72,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,964 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,959 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,081 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,176 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,042 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 JHJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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