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BJ05 XHR

2005 Rover Streetwise

Orange Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XHR
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 79,115 miles

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

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

corrosion to body panels

surface corrosion to under body

Pass 8 Mar 2025 77,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,633 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 75,597 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,226 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,678 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,294 miles

rear inner sills / rear chassis rails / fuel tank - corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,294 miles

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

rear inner sills / rear chassis rails / fuel tank - corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,383 miles

battery slightly insecure

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear chassis rails / rear inner sills / rear inner upper suspension turrets - corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,600 miles

Front inner upper suspension turrets / coil springs / brake hose ferrules - corroded

Front nearside and offside brake fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

Rear inner sills / fuel tank / chassis rails - Corroded

power-steering stiff in operation

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,933 miles

front and rear suspension inner turrets / front subframe and suspension arms / rear chassis rails / rear inner sills / fuel tank - surface corrosion

front brake discs lipped

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,153 miles

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer gaitors perishing

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,118 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 33,118 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,047 miles

nearside and offsaide front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offsaide front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside and offside front suspension coil springs corroding

nearside front track rod end ball-joint play - STRONG ADVICE

offside front track rod end ball-joint play

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,409 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre close to limit (1.8mm) inner edges

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,707 miles

fuel tank starting to corrode

nearside and offside front brake discs scored slightly

offside front wiper slightly smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,169 miles

rear wiper blade split

long travel on handbrake

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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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BJ05 XHR is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Orange with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BJ05 XHR, 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 BJ05 XHR registered?

BJ05 XHR is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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