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LR05 DFV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,314 mi
Last recorded142,314 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 DFV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 142,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 142,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 139,085 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joining to n/s/r flexible hose corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear end of prop shaft, front U.J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,782 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe joining to n/s/r flexible hose has slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear end of prop shaft, front U.J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Fail 13 Apr 2023 138,779 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded RIDGED PIPE TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 137,157 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp not attached (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and cross members corroding in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 137,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack, tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp not attached (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and cross members corroding in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 133,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush noticeably worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack, tie rod has noticeable play. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe heavily corroded/pitted in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and crossmembers corroding in places. Outer sill covers fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 133,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper, handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper, handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Catch does not lock (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush noticeably worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack, tie rod has noticeable play. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe heavily corroded/pitted in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/corroded on inner face. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and crossmembers corroding in places. Outer sill covers fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 130,260 miles

Front Both front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Travel in parking brake lever

Fail 22 Apr 2020 130,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Both front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Travel in parking brake lever

Pass 1 May 2019 125,087 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement ASAP ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Difficult to operate (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,154 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod / advise replacement asap (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 114,977 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly nearside rack tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 114,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper, handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly nearside rack tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 110,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray and outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,576 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray and outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 104,951 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,231 miles

STRONG ADVISE:Offside front tyre worn low and badly worn/perished on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,530 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,245 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2009 24,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,440 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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LR05 DFV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 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 Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR05 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR05 DFV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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