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BU05 NTA

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,727 mi
Last recorded175,727 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 175,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 161,943 miles

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

O/S Dip Beam Discolouring

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 161,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On Upper Suspension Arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Upper Suspension Arm (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Dip Beam Discolouring

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Reading Low Efficiency

Pass 13 Feb 2023 148,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 137,658 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 134,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 133,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 121,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,597 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,573 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 68,261 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall slight damage but not exposing ply or cord

Fail 7 May 2010 68,256 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall slight damage but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,317 miles

Nearside Outer 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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BU05 NTA is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NTA, 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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BU05 NTA is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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