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LK05 DRZ

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,112 mi
Last recorded71,112 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 DRZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,427 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,582 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s front side wall damage

n/s rear tyre as nail

n/sand o/s rear tyre tread crack

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,478 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,196 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,629 miles

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

all 4 alloy wheels scuffed

n/s front tyre cut outside

n/s rear tyre cut outside

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,808 miles

cut to nearside front tyre wall

cut to offside front tyre wall

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,382 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 28,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,693 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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LK05 DRZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LK05 DRZ, 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 LK05 DRZ registered?

LK05 DRZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is LK05 DRZ safe to buy?

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