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BG05 FSK

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,511 mi
Last recorded124,511 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,511 miles

All disc pitted

Rear Jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,348 miles

brakes not tested leak

Fail 6 Sep 2023 120,345 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark leak on o\s rear component (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested leak

Pass 8 Sep 2022 118,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,947 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 113,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,033 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,950 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 107,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,143 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 94,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 87,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake indicator not fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 75,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,640 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 64,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,368 miles

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

front o/s and n/s tyres low tread worn on the edge o/s just legal

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 FSK is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FSK, 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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BG05 FSK is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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