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KX53 HSO

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,342 mi
Last recorded126,342 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 HSO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 126,342 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 126,342 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 125,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 124,557 miles

NSF ABS sensor securing bolt missing

Fail 9 Feb 2022 124,552 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all pulsing at rear with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both pulsing with indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,615 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,271 miles

Nearside Outer CV GAITER SLIGHTLY WEAK.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,159 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective near flexy pipe /also deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/engine slight leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever high travel.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,154 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective near flexy pipe /also deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/engine slight leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front pads weorn unevenly.

hand brake lever high travel.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition,and has minor leaks at centre and rear joints. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 109,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition,and has minor leaks at centre and rear joints. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 106,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexy joint is damaged,and exhaust has minor leaks at joints. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c/v gaiter has a minor leak of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

battery is loose.

Pass 7 May 2015 99,329 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 99,220 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,441 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 87,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 83,413 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 83,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2011 75,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has a small split around the complete circumference but not to the cords

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 75,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a small split around the complete circumference but not to the cords

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 36,013 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 36,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,791 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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KX53 HSO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KX53 HSO, 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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KX53 HSO is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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