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RX55 LBG

2005 Ssangyong Musso

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Musso62,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LBG
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 86,494 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 78,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 71,624 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,216 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced attention needed to osf bumper brace support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, near enough on cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 68,162 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced attention needed to osf bumper brace support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, near enough on cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 65,009 miles

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

front brakes low

fuel residue under engine no visible leak at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2020 62,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,318 miles

FOR PARTS= rogate garage in petersfield 01730 821816

chassis corroded

front tyres low and perished

Fail 17 Oct 2019 59,238 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FOR PARTS= rogate garage in petersfield 01730 821816

chassis corroded

front tyres low and perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,746 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2017 50,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,997 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2016 45,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2015 41,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 37,925 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,995 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 7 Sep 2013 33,935 miles

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

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 8 Sep 2012 29,516 miles

All brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Off side headlamp aim on lowest limit.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,516 miles

All brake pads wearing low.

Off side headlamp aim on lowest limit.

Pass 11 Sep 2011 25,020 miles

nearside rear tyre low

screw in the nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,150 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 15,207 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,077 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 LBG is a 2005 Ssangyong Musso in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LBG, 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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What year was RX55 LBG registered?

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

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