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AV05 EPJ

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,721 mi
Last recorded185,721 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 185,721 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 184,770 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 184,693 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 181,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 172,118 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 161,439 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 151,935 miles

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

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

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

both front cv boots weeping

both rear wheelboxes/floors corroded+slight corrosion showing in places

front suspension air bags showing slight deterioration

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

o/s rear wheelbox corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 26 Apr 2018 151,933 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front cv boots weeping

both rear wheelboxes/floors corroded+slight corrosion showing in places

front suspension air bags showing slight deterioration

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

o/s rear wheelbox corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2017 144,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 135,896 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 124,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,726 miles

offside front brake reaction bar bush slightly split but no movement

Fail 27 Apr 2011 87,726 miles

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

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

offside front brake reaction bar bush slightly split but no movement

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,394 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 57,784 miles

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

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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AV05 EPJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AV05 EPJ, 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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AV05 EPJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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