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DA54 ARM

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,940 mi
Last recorded154,940 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ARM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 154,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 154,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 153,341 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 152,287 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 152,259 miles

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

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

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 30 Dec 2021 150,732 miles

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

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 5 Jan 2021 149,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 144,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 142,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 135,768 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 120,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 May 2014 120,225 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 110,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,659 miles

both rear tyres wearing on both edges and close to the legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,370 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,387 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 46,454 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,454 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

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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DA54 ARM is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA54 ARM, 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 DA54 ARM registered?

DA54 ARM is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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