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BX05 WZO

2005 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WZO
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,873 miles

Headlamp conversions fitter

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,589 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,776 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,218 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 11 Sep 2019 43,218 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,588 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2017 41,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut and tyre sidewall markings have been ground away

Pass 3 Sep 2016 41,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut tyre sidewall markings have been ground out

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,530 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,409 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 39,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 38,706 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,727 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Malfunction indicator light illuminated, indicating a possible fault.

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Slight play detected n/s inner track rod ball joint area.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Malfunction indicator light illuminated, indicating a possible fault.

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Slight play detected n/s inner track rod ball joint area.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,814 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded in areas

Fail 8 Mar 2008 20,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,104 miles

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

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 WZO is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BX05 WZO, 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 WZO is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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