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BL05 KRJ

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,588 mi
Last recorded149,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 149,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 146,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 141,119 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 132,574 miles

under sealant all over chassis and body difficult to inspect

Pass 8 Feb 2022 125,800 miles

Nearside Rear body corrosion

Offside Rear body corrosion

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

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

under sealant all over chassis and body difficult to inspect

Fail 7 Feb 2022 125,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear body corrosion

Offside Rear body corrosion

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

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

under sealant all over chassis and body difficult to inspect

Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 116,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no emissions

Pass 15 Feb 2019 110,122 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 110,107 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,574 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension components under vehicle are slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension components under vehicle are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,450 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,450 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,658 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs have slight surface corrosion on the inner swept area

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,855 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Chassis slightly corroded in places

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edges

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,291 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,690 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 76,568 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 71,897 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 71,896 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,905 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 19 May 2008 54,318 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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BL05 KRJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BL05 KRJ, 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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BL05 KRJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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