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LH05 APO

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,085 mi
Last recorded66,085 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 APO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 66,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 60,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,902 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 57,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 54,710 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 54,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 28 May 2020 52,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 49,537 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 45,923 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 45,923 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 31,594 miles

NSF tyre cracking in tread

NSR tyre cracking in tread

OSF tyre cracking in tread

OSR tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,049 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

near side front wing damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,791 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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LH05 APO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LH05 APO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LH05 APO registered?

LH05 APO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is LH05 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH05 APO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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