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BF05 GCV

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

237,026 mi
Last recorded237,026 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 GCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 237,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 237,009 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one of the Front to back brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Nearside and offside abs wires catching on wheel (1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel brake pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel brake pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel brake pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened Front tie bar excessively worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel brake pipe or flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake cable broken (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hair line cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly from clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point missing

Pass 15 May 2019 215,098 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 215,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 215,092 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 199,326 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 May 2017 185,820 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 185,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 172,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 157,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 157,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 144,398 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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 129,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,146 miles

advise chip in a zone of windscreen/ smaller than 10mm at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2011 114,136 miles

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

advise chip in a zone of windscreen/ smaller than 10mm at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 104,334 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 104,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,481 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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,684 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 53,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,399 miles

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

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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BF05 GCV is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BF05 GCV, 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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BF05 GCV is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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