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2004 Rover Streetwise

Browse our directory of 2004 Rover Streetwise vehicles. Access instant MOT history reports, tax status, and reliability insights for any registration listed below.

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A16 BLXAD53 YKZAD53 YLEAF54 ZWUAJ54 NUYAK04 ENYAM04 WAYAO04 FMXAP53 ETEAU04 WNGAX04 AEAAY04 ZYSAY04 ZZLBA04 EORBC04 HKLBD04 MDXBD04 SXTBD04 YFEBD04 YFKBD04 YFMBD53 WRVBD54 AEBBF04 JZMBF04 PHYBF54 FXCBG04 LCJBG04 NFDBG04 WBZBG04 WCABG04 WDRBG04 YBABG54 KLEBG54 XYPBJ04 EHGBJ54 NUABK04 JULBK04 KKXBL04 ZTPBL54 KVABL54 OMY

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Common Problems & Reliability

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The 2004 Rover Streetwise has 3 known issues. 1 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 2 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.

K-Series Head Gasket Failure

Serious

As with the Rover 25, the K-Series engines in the Streetwise are prone to head gasket failure due to plastic dowels and low coolant capacity.

Symptoms: Overheating, Oil/coolant mixing...

Est. repair cost: £500–£800

SCU / BCU Relay Failure (Pektron)

Moderate

As a late MG Rover model, the Streetwise uses the Pektron SCU which is notorious for relay failure affecting central locking, wipers, and alarm.

Symptoms: Intermittent wipers, Central locking not working...

Est. repair cost: £150–£300

Rusting Sills and Rear Arches

Moderate

The sills and rear wheel arches are prone to corrosion, just as on the Rover 25. Structural rust is a common MOT failure point.

Symptoms: Bubbling paint on sills, Corrosion on rear arches...

Est. repair cost: £200–£600

View detailed Rover Streetwise fault guide

Buying Tips for the 2004 Rover Streetwise

  • ✓Check the K-Series engine for head gasket failure symptoms: coolant loss, overheating, and oil/water mixing.
  • ✓Inspect the chunky plastic bumpers for severe fading or poor fitment, as they are easily damaged and hard to replace.
  • ✓Look underneath the plastic wheel arch extensions for hidden rust on the metal arches.
  • ✓Test the heater blower resistor, which frequently fails, leaving the fan only working on the highest speed.
  • ✓Check the front suspension; the raised ride height means it uses specific springs that can be harder to source than standard Rover 25 parts.

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