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A2 XLG

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,307 mi
Last recorded138,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 138,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front brake pipes behind wheel arch covers (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes going into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 134,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose painted behind inner wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose painted behind inner wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 131,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded behind inner wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded behind inner wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 125,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,781 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long travel on parking brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,929 miles

front diff slightly leakingoil

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jul 2020 118,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link fouling against the nearside rear drive shaft (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front diff slightly leakingoil

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,239 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 99,932 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,542 miles

front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,713 miles

play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link arm+ near driveshaft. play in steering column.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,171 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,587 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 77,587 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,617 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,282 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 53,282 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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A2 XLG is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 100,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 XLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A2 XLG is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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