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BJ55 CBY

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,818 mi
Last recorded175,818 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 175,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to reae brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 175,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 175,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 174,012 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 174,012 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 168,494 miles

Lower undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 162,630 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 30 Sep 2014 154,376 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 154,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 145,937 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 145,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 134,875 miles

parking brake only just passed

Fail 27 Sep 2012 134,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,809 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 122,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,813 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 6 Oct 2008 63,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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BJ55 CBY is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BJ55 CBY, 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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BJ55 CBY is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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