2003 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · KX53 HSO
2003 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 126,342 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KX53 HSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 126,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
KX53 HSO Mileage History
- 09/02/2022124,552 mi
- 22/02/2022124,557 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/2023125,026 mi+469 mi
- 21/02/2024126,342 mi+1,316 mi
- 21/02/2024126,342 mi
Average of roughly 881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KX53 HSO 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 (KX53 HSO) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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- 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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