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PL05 UCV

2005 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,468 mi
Last recorded64,468 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UCV
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 64,468 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 63,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,428 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front beam image weak

exhaust mount rubbers split

upper timing belt cover missing

Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perrished on the side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrished on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 54,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perrished on the side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrished on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,966 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 53,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,207 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 49,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 44,640 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 41,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,225 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 26,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010
Fail 29 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 15,057 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,550 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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PL05 UCV 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 PL05 UCV, 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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PL05 UCV is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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