CarVerify

Free Car Check

BC05 LXB

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,971 mi
Last recorded128,971 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 LXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 128,971 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Dash display message indicates suspension fault, but air suspension appears to be working correctly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No reasonable access to check for spare wheel & tyre, vehicle presented with boot loaded with multiple items

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 128,971 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Dash display message indicates suspension fault, but air suspension appears to be working correctly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No reasonable access to check for spare wheel & tyre, vehicle presented with boot loaded with multiple items

Offside Front Position lamp not working started working during & still working at the end of the test, suspect deteriorated light source or connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 128,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split in bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear, curved, arm, cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear, curved, arm, cover leaking but appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No reasonable access to check for spare wheel & tyre, vehicle presented for test with boot loaded with multiple items

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS, not working at beginning of test but started working, & still working at the end of the test. Suspect deteriorated light source or connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Written dash warning indicates suspension fault, but air suspension appears to be working

Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,394 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts & damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill & wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill & wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 125,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition seriously damaged (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in two separate places in bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within in two separate tears in bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fog lamp in bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts & damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged & has tape applied but no sharp edges or projections likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill & wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill & wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17%. please note, brake test is required on re-test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dash display written message warns of suspension fault, but suspension appear to be operating correctly during test

Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,421 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 13 Sep 2018 112,373 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,538 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,944 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,172 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,511 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,897 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
Full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BC05 LXB is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BC05 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BC05 LXB?

You can check the full history of BC05 LXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BC05 LXB registered?

BC05 LXB is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is BC05 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 LXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC05 LXB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BC05 LXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.