CarVerify

Free Car Check

XEV 494

2005 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,707 mi
Last recorded16,707 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
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

RegistrationXEV 494
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2006 16,707 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play at steering wheel,less than 75mm

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,707 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play at steering wheel,less than 75mm

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,686 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
Full Land Rover Series 1 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

XEV 494 is a 2005 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEV 494, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEV 494?

You can check the full history of XEV 494 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XEV 494 registered?

XEV 494 is a 2005 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is XEV 494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEV 494 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEV 494 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 XEV 494. 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.