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LX55 DXE

2005 Rover Streetwise

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,724 mi
Last recorded54,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DXE
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 54,724 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,139 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 54,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 52,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (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))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

both other cv boots perished

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 49,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,909 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,846 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,360 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 25,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front no plate damaged

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,655 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

front no plate damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2013 17,112 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 17,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,403 miles

AIR CON PIPE FOULING RADIATOR HOUSING

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

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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LX55 DXE is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX55 DXE, 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 LX55 DXE registered?

LX55 DXE is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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