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KX53 HTG

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,083 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 114,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2015 94,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,540 miles

Exhaust front down pipe flexi joint deteriorated

Exhaust rear pipe deteriorated.

Nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated / split

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

Pass 29 May 2013 85,170 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 85,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,119 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 84,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,459 miles

power steering pipes corroded/ coil springs corroded/ o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/ exhaustjoints poor

Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,456 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes corroded/ coil springs corroded/ o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/ exhaustjoints poor

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,226 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

Fail 6 Oct 2009 62,190 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,461 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,184 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 HTG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HTG, 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 KX53 HTG registered?

KX53 HTG is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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