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AY05 LRL

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

147,888 mi
Last recorded147,888 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 147,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

some areas of brake /steering/suspension /hubs very rusty/ some light corrosion front both sides

vehicle structure front/rear very rusty/ some light corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2025 147,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some a areas of brake/steering /suspension areas rusty/some light corrosion front/rear

some areas /of vehicle structure rusty/some light corrosion front/rear

Pass 18 Jun 2024 146,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/rear brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty/some light corrosion

rear axle areas very rusty/some light corrosion

some areas of vehicle structure very rusty/sone light corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 145,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only just in limits at time of inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only just in limits at time of inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

all suspension area on rear axle very rusty/some light corrosion

front suspension area /steering area very rusty/some light corrosion

rear axle very rusty/some light corrosion

very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 22 Jul 2022 145,161 miles

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

rear axle unit very rusty + some light corrosion

very little reserve travel parking brake lever

Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 143,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 141,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 132,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,273 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,900 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 80,653 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 80,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 70,621 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,250 miles

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,997 miles

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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AY05 LRL is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AY05 LRL, 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 AY05 LRL registered?

AY05 LRL is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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