2005 Ssangyong Rexton 2.7L Diesel · RX55 RTU
2005 Ssangyong Rexton (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 102,291 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RX55 RTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 102,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Rexton
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RX55 RTU Mileage History
- 12/12/202282,109 mi
- 11/12/202390,712 mi+8,603 mi
- 02/12/202496,394 mi+5,682 mi
- 17/12/202496,524 mi+130 mi
- 05/12/2025102,291 mi+5,767 mi
Average of roughly 6,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX55 RTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ssangyong Rexton (RX55 RTU) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
Common Problems: SSANGYONG REXTON
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 4WD Vacuum Hub Failure(Moderate)
On older Rexton models (pre-2017), the vacuum seals in the front hubs can perish, preventing 4WD engagement.
- Fuel Injector Seizure(Serious)
On the 2.7L diesel (Mercedes-derived), injectors can seize into the cylinder head, making them extremely difficult to replace.
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