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PL54 DLJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,799 mi
Last recorded49,799 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DLJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 49,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 47,754 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,077 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 38,868 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,429 miles

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

rear park brake efficiency meets minimum requirement

underbody and engine shields fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,273 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,634 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,030 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,460 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 13,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,685 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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PL54 DLJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PL54 DLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL54 DLJ registered?

PL54 DLJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is PL54 DLJ safe to buy?

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