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BG05 FPU

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,804 mi
Last recorded161,804 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 161,804 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced method of repair unknown covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 161,786 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 158,002 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 157,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 154,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 147,690 miles

both front drop link dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2022 143,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 134,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,703 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 127,343 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 127,343 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 124,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,504 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,319 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 85,880 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 82,425 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 82,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,601 miles

Rear tyres have a tread depth of 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm over 75% of the tyre.

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

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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BG05 FPU is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG05 FPU, 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 BG05 FPU registered?

BG05 FPU is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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