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A8 TEV

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,762 mi
Last recorded190,762 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 190,762 miles

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

oil leak,plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear sub frame and chassis o/s and n/s corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 190,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm between flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm between flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on wheel cords showing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

oil leak,plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear sub frame and chassis o/s and n/s corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 181,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexie to steel pipe on arm (1.1.11 (c))

both inner rack ends worn

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

rear sub frame and arms corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 11 Apr 2019 181,967 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on arm closest to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexie to steel pipe on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill holed 15 inches from seatbelt and suspension mount

both inner rack ends worn

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

rear sub frame and arms corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 26 Mar 2019 181,947 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 177,462 miles

Nearside Rear suspension rose bushes have slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under trays fitted

rear inner sills corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 177,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspension rose bushes have slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under trays fitted

rear inner sills corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 171,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in front drop links

Fail 6 Mar 2017 171,646 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in front drop links

Pass 8 Mar 2016 158,405 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 157,846 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 143,971 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 108,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 91,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,902 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 79,629 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,629 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TEV is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TEV, 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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A8 TEV is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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