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RX55 LBZ

2005 Ssangyong Musso

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,850 mi
Last recorded115,850 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Musso62,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LBZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 115,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 114,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,981 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

genereal corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,293 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 101,996 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider in prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 101,996 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider in prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 101,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider in centre of prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank cover corroded

general corroson on the chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,186 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,378 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 75,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 65,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake lever not fully returning

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

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

Slight weep from transfer box

Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,653 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,666 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,170 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso?

Based on 35,791 MOT tests across 6,518 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,274
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,518
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,971
brake binding 1,314
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,144
position lamp(s) not working 804
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RX55 LBZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Musso in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Musso fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX55 LBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX55 LBZ is a 2005 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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