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BF05 LVC

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,881 mi
Last recorded126,881 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 126,881 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 121,352 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 121,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,385 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 103,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,944 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,235 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,675 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 89,374 miles

fuel cap seal slightly splitting but still seals

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

osr outer seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 May 2017 89,374 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

fuel cap seal slightly splitting but still seals

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

osr outer seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 18 Apr 2016 86,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,623 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,920 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 72,915 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front no plate seq ,but loose on ends

front wiper blades staring to smear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,231 miles

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

off side head lamp beam flickers intermitant

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,403 miles

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

advise parking brake travel

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,844 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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BF05 LVC is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BF05 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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