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LJ54 EBL

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EBL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,452 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 65,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,769 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,886 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,352 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 60,250 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,338 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 54,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 78,716 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 34,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 34,404 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,490 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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LJ54 EBL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LJ54 EBL, 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 LJ54 EBL registered?

LJ54 EBL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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