2003 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · BX53 WHT
2003 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 80,852 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2020.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BX53 WHT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2019
- 80,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover Streetwise
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BX53 WHT Mileage History
- 01/11/200619,643 mi
- 30/01/200832,424 mi+12,781 mi
- 27/01/200939,758 mi+7,334 mi
- 02/02/201048,341 mi+8,583 mi
- 09/12/201149,648 mi+1,307 mi
- 08/12/201253,261 mi+3,613 mi
- 25/11/201357,567 mi+4,306 mi
- 22/11/201460,863 mi+3,296 mi
- 08/12/201562,772 mi+1,909 mi
- 24/11/201664,813 mi+2,041 mi
- 11/12/201768,773 mi+3,960 mi
- 12/12/201768,779 mi+6 mi
- 12/01/201980,843 mi+12,064 mi
- 11/02/201980,852 mi+9 mi
- 11/02/201980,852 mi
Average of roughly 4,985 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
BX53 WHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover Streetwise (BX53 WHT) between November 2006 and February 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”.
Common Problems: ROVER STREETWISE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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.
- 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.
- Rusting Sills and Rear ArchesModerate
The sills and rear wheel arches are prone to corrosion, just as on the Rover 25. Structural rust is a common MOT failure point.
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