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BV55 ZJE

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,801 mi
Last recorded164,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 ZJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 164,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point corroded to excess but non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point corroded to excess but non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 164,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point corroded to excess but non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point corroded to excess but non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 162,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 156,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 153,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 148,223 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 148,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 142,006 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 142,006 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s/r brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 136,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 136,890 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HAND BRAKE ADJUSTED AFTER POOR READING ON DECELAROMETER, (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 128,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,132 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s wipers streaky

under trays fitted unable to test some items

Fail 22 Aug 2017 123,131 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s and o/s wipers streaky

under trays fitted unable to test some items

Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,475 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted unable to test some items

Fail 22 Aug 2016 115,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement air bag (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted unable to test some items

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 103,045 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,768 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,809 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 78,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,482 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake only just had enough effort to pass

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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BV55 ZJE is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BV55 ZJE, 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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BV55 ZJE is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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