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AF55 XJL

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,955 mi
Last recorded166,955 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 166,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 164,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x brake pipe to each brake corroded where joins onto flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated need adjusting high travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 May 2018 164,562 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x brake pipe to each brake corroded where joins onto flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated need adjusting high travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 May 2017 160,618 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2016 154,344 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2015 145,542 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 145,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 130,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,419 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 429,775 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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AF55 XJL is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF55 XJL, 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 AF55 XJL registered?

AF55 XJL is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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