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BX05 WXW

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 78,160 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,500 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 74,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 73,481 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,189 miles

General under vehicle surface corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack moist at gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,309 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,300 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,920 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,988 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,748 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,799 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 WXW is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 WXW registered?

BX05 WXW is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 WXW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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