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LJ05 LNA

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LNA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 122,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 118,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 114,142 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 110,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake slight bind

both rear tyres sidewall slight damage

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheels repaired

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheels repaired

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 108,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,927 miles

wipers

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2013 97,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,124 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pad warning light on possible front pads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,135 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,371 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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LJ05 LNA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ05 LNA, 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 LJ05 LNA registered?

LJ05 LNA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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