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YT05 LKA

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,591 mi
Last recorded52,591 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LKA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 52,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 48,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 47,061 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 46,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 43,914 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 43,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,807 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 42,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,115 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 31,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,856 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (205/45x17

fuel tank corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 30,856 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (205/45x17

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,851 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 27,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 25,395 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,088 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 12,912 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,105 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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YT05 LKA is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT05 LKA, 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 YT05 LKA registered?

YT05 LKA is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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