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C8 RBE

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,418 mi
Last recorded119,418 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 119,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 111,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,843 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

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

SMELL OF FUEL AFTER CAR WAS LEFT TO IDLE , NO LEAKS FOUND

Fail 27 Sep 2023 101,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

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

SMELL OF FUEL AFTER CAR WAS LEFT TO IDLE , NO LEAKS FOUND

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,574 miles

rear side lights loosing colour

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,531 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

All tyres wearing on inner edges, perished and cracking.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,081 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

All tyres perishing and cracking.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 63,081 miles

All tyres perishing and cracking.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,302 miles

Front pads worn low and disks lipped.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,427 miles

oil leak from nearside rear diff oil seal

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,445 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 39,444 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,815 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,819 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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C8 RBE is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C8 RBE, 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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What year was C8 RBE registered?

C8 RBE is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for C8 RBE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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