2003 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · BX53 WHU
2003 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13/11/2003. Recorded mileage 120,423 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,423 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
BX53 WHU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2024
- 120,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
BX53 WHU Mileage History
- 15/03/2022103,485 mi
- 25/02/2023110,940 mi+7,455 mi
- 09/03/2024120,423 mi+9,483 mi
Average of roughly 8,536 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BX53 WHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover Streetwise (BX53 WHU) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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