2003 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · AY53 YFM
2003 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12/09/2003. Recorded mileage 78,797 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
AY53 YFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2024
- 78,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
AY53 YFM Mileage History
- 12/11/202172,381 mi
- 16/11/202273,653 mi+1,272 mi
- 21/11/202375,087 mi+1,434 mi
- 31/10/202478,795 mi+3,708 mi
- 20/11/202478,797 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY53 YFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover Streetwise (AY53 YFM) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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