2003 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · VO53 UGH
2003 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 79,171 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO53 UGH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2023
- 79,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO53 UGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover Streetwise (VO53 UGH) between July 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
VO53 UGH Mileage History
- 26/07/200610,143 mi
- 14/08/200715,417 mi+5,274 mi
- 13/08/200820,726 mi+5,309 mi
- 11/08/200925,447 mi+4,721 mi
- 12/08/200925,447 mi
- 06/08/201030,669 mi+5,222 mi
- 12/08/201136,048 mi+5,379 mi
- 25/07/201241,917 mi+5,869 mi
- 05/08/201345,964 mi+4,047 mi
- 14/08/201449,678 mi+3,714 mi
- 14/08/201449,688 mi+10 mi
- 06/08/201553,076 mi+3,388 mi
- 09/08/201655,796 mi+2,720 mi
- 15/08/201760,576 mi+4,780 mi
- 15/08/201760,578 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/201868,433 mi+7,855 mi
- 06/08/201868,433 mi
- 19/08/201974,640 mi+6,207 mi
- 19/08/201974,640 mi
- 10/08/202078,782 mi+4,142 mi
- 10/08/202078,782 mi
- 15/02/202379,171 mi+389 mi
Average of roughly 4,169 miles per year across 22 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: 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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