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BU05 BWJ

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,197 mi
Last recorded153,197 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 153,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 146,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 140,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 136,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 125,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 120,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 May 2017 120,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

suspension fault on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2016 112,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,337 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,546 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 15 Jan 2013 62,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,338 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 52,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,840 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 35,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,103 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and scored

All tyres worn on edges

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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BU05 BWJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,394cc petrol 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 BU05 BWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU05 BWJ?

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What year was BU05 BWJ registered?

BU05 BWJ is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BU05 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 BWJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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