CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE05 CEF

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,629 mi
Last recorded166,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 CEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 166,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 161,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 161,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 156,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 150,907 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 150,907 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 146,483 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 146,483 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 142,517 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 142,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 138,820 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear sub frame, rear mounting bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 130,203 miles

front and rear brake pipes poor condition under coverings

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 119,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,172 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,890 miles

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,386 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,747 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 33,553 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE05 CEF is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE05 CEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE05 CEF?

You can check the full history of DE05 CEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE05 CEF registered?

DE05 CEF is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is DE05 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 CEF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE05 CEF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE05 CEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.