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LJ05 THV

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,303 mi
Last recorded39,303 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 THV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,303 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 39,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 38,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 38,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,148 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 35,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,953 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,620 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 THV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ05 THV, 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 THV registered?

LJ05 THV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 August 2005.

Is LJ05 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 THV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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