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BX05 OXT

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,699 mi
Last recorded81,699 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OXT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 81,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 77,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills surface corroded

sill covers fitted to outer sills, visual inspection impaired

Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,099 miles

Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front axle tyres 205/50/16 - Rear axle tyres 205/55/16

Front cross-member corroded, not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 77,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front axle tyres 205/50/16 - Rear axle tyres 205/55/16

Front cross-member corroded, not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,883 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 75,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 74,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,414 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted at nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,910 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,196 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,294 miles

n/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

small split on n/s wiper

Fail 18 Feb 2014 42,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

small split on n/s wiper

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,486 miles

rattle in rear silencer box

Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,687 miles

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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BX05 OXT is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX05 OXT, 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 BX05 OXT registered?

BX05 OXT is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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