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BF55 VFU

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,028 mi
Last recorded183,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 183,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 181,306 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 181,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 178,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 174,550 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 174,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 170,420 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 170,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 167,496 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))

underovers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 166,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 164,307 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 May 2016 155,380 miles

Nearside Rear plastic cover damaged

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front slight inner rackend movement

Pass 20 May 2015 142,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 129,899 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 May 2014 129,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 113,104 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,005 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,857 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,116 miles

Oil leak

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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BF55 VFU is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF55 VFU, 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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BF55 VFU is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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