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AC05 ARC

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,021 mi
Last recorded171,021 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 ARC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 171,021 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 171,020 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 168,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 164,747 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 160,753 miles

osf head light lense crack

underside has light corrotion

Pass 20 May 2019 154,470 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 146,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 138,544 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 130,890 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 120,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 120,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 109,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 88,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,139 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 60,930 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 48,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 48,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to both front tyres ;no ply visable at test

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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AC05 ARC is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AC05 ARC, 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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What year was AC05 ARC registered?

AC05 ARC is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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