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BF05 GHJ

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,503 mi
Last recorded173,503 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 GHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 173,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 164,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light lens deterrated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear front section of inner wheel arch corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front rear lower arm mounting bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

o/s & n/s front sections of rear wheel arch corroded

side steps corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 164,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light lens deterrated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear front section of inner wheel arch corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front rear lower arm mounting bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

o/s & n/s front sections of rear wheel arch corroded

side steps corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 158,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,868 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 150,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,106 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 141,656 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 141,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 124,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,019 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,162 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 80,162 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,221 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,221 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 56,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 56,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,950 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,086 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 GHJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GHJ, 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 BF05 GHJ registered?

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

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