2004 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · PJ04 PZM
2004 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 85,491 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ04 PZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2025
- 85,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ04 PZM 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 2004 Rover Streetwise (PJ04 PZM) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
PJ04 PZM Mileage History
- 29/09/202282,538 mi
- 02/10/202383,870 mi+1,332 mi
- 09/10/202383,903 mi+33 mi
- 30/09/202484,850 mi+947 mi
- 01/10/202585,491 mi+641 mi
Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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