2003 Rover Streetwise 1.4L Petrol · YD53 LRU
2003 Rover Streetwise (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 73,598 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STREETWISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,598 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
YD53 LRU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 73,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
YD53 LRU Mileage History
- 30/09/202158,339 mi
- 11/10/202261,882 mi+3,543 mi
- 02/11/202373,598 mi+11,716 mi
Average of roughly 7,308 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YD53 LRU 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 2003 Rover Streetwise (YD53 LRU) between September 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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