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A8 ALE

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,994 mi
Last recorded132,994 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ALE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 130,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 127,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 124,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 117,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 111,373 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 108,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,459 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,941 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SRS lamp is illuminated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,434 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 73,434 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,486 miles

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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A8 ALE is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A8 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 ALE registered?

A8 ALE is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is A8 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 ALE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 ALE have outstanding finance?

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