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AK05 GWG

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,785 mi
Last recorded182,785 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 182,785 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced BOTH side steps rusty (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake plates corroded, (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 182,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion, under plastic cover, approx 1 meter from rear to the front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excess corrosion, at sill end inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion under plastic cover, approx 1 meter from rear to front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced BOTH side steps rusty (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake plates corroded, (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 173,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 162,798 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,954 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 142,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,060 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 133,890 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 130,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on central area

Fail 16 May 2018 130,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on central area

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 123,562 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 116,422 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edgers inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edgers inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 108,528 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2015 108,377 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 101,739 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 93,593 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 93,186 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 85,522 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s rear lense cracked

Fail 11 May 2012 85,412 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s rear lense cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 77,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,005 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 69,002 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,302 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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AK05 GWG is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK05 GWG, 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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AK05 GWG is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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