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BX05 OYU

2005 Rover Streetwise

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,119 mi
Last recorded127,119 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OYU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 127,119 miles

Front to rear outer and inner seals crodded

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 127,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front to rear outer and inner seals crodded

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 124,893 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 124,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 121,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 117,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,801 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,253 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has pin hole minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm strong advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2.5 mm strong advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

engine under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,485 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,975 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,706 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,633 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 OYU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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