2004 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · FM53 LCF
2004 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23/01/2004. Recorded mileage 85,002 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
FM53 LCF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 85,002 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.
FM53 LCF Mileage History
- 08/02/202481,219 mi
- 01/05/202585,001 mi+3,782 mi
- 09/07/202585,002 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FM53 LCF 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 2004 Rover Streetwise (FM53 LCF) between February 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 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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