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KV53 JHY

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,372 mi
Last recorded62,372 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,372 miles

hand brake needs adjustment

Fail 24 Sep 2020 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,557 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 58,513 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,689 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 52,564 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section of exhaust system broken off at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished, will fail soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,624 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 48,622 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play obviously requires renewal (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear indicator touching disc (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 33,973 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,655 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing [advise changing]

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,324 miles

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 21 Nov 2012 28,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,663 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,939 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,122 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 8,117 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

handbrake lever free travel recommend adjustment

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 JHY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

KV53 JHY is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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