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C26 GUS

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,246 mi
Last recorded146,246 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 GUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 146,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 140,196 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,846 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,046 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,981 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 127,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower hub bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower hub bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 122,513 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,348 miles

n-s-f lower arm ball joint has play in it

Fail 3 Oct 2017 104,346 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end corroded (6.1.B.2)

n-s-f lower arm ball joint has play in it

o-s-f wiper

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 879,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,944 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,140 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 60,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 52,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,913 miles

condition of rear discs

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,399 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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C26 GUS is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C26 GUS, 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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C26 GUS is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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