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BU54 OSL

2005 Rover Streetwise

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSL
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 83,495 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 83,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 81,125 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 81,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,482 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 75,283 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,935 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,716 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 67,716 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,275 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 61,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,011 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 58,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,913 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 54,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 51,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,879 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,058 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 44,524 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,524 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 39,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 4,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 4,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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BU54 OSL is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU54 OSL registered?

BU54 OSL is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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