CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX05 LBG

2005 Tata Tl

White Diesel 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,868 mi
Last recorded41,868 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tata
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 LBG
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 41,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside front inner sill

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 1 Nov 2019 41,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,168 miles

slight corrosion to offside front sill area

Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,088 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in nearside steering idler

nearside front tyre slightly fouling lower wishbone

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,682 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 20,672 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,692 miles

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
Full Tata Tl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX05 LBG is a 2005 Tata Tl in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 41,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 LBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Tl typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX05 LBG?

You can check the full history of LX05 LBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX05 LBG registered?

LX05 LBG is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is LX05 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 LBG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX05 LBG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX05 LBG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.