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BF05 MFX

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,110 mi
Last recorded154,110 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 154,110 miles

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

Nearside Front hub has play

Nearside Front inner tie rod end has play

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion under car

handbrake travel high

Fail 15 Oct 2025 154,110 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub has play

Nearside Front inner tie rod end has play

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion under car

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Oct 2024 153,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rord end has slight play

Nearside Front hub has slight play

both rear jacking sills corroded

brake pipes corroding all round

general corrosion under car

Fail 14 Oct 2024 153,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rord end has slight play

Nearside Front hub has slight play

both rear jacking sills corroded

brake pipes corroding all round

general corrosion under car

Pass 16 Oct 2023 151,209 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight play

Nearside Front inner tie rod end has slight play

general corrosion under car

Fail 16 Oct 2023 151,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hub has slight play

Nearside Front inner tie rod end has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under car

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Oct 2022 148,927 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 21 Oct 2022 148,927 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,791 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 142,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 128,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,624 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,489 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut in tread through to cords

Fail 25 Jun 2014 92,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,119 miles

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,516 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,098 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/front tyre has a cut not deep enough

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,479 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,749 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 MFX is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

BF05 MFX is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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