2003 Rover Streetwise 2.0L Diesel · AV53 OFH
2003 Rover Streetwise (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 162,362 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 OFH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2022
- 162,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 OFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover Streetwise (AV53 OFH) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
AV53 OFH Mileage History
- 08/09/2022162,362 mi
- 08/09/2022162,362 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover Streetwise
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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