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BF05 LVG

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

148,053 mi
Last recorded148,053 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 148,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 140,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 133,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 125,310 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hand brake travel hi (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 118,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 112,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,811 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,213 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,814 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES WEARING EDGS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,966 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 1 Apr 2010 50,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,981 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,049 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)

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 LVG is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

BF05 LVG is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 LVG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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