2003 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · LR53 PTU
2003 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/11/2003. Recorded mileage 84,406 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,406 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
LR53 PTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 84,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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.
LR53 PTU Mileage History
- 26/09/202283,958 mi
- 26/09/202283,958 mi
- 28/09/202384,189 mi+231 mi
- 02/11/202384,190 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/202484,406 mi+216 mi
Average of roughly 214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR53 PTU 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 (LR53 PTU) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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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