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YP55 NVU

2005 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,908 mi
Last recorded155,908 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover100,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 NVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 155,908 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 155,870 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 153,302 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 153,299 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,337 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 148,334 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to imminent failure of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 142,927 miles

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 138,493 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 138,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,474 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 133,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,063 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 128,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 116,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 116,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,247 miles

Offside rear light unit cracked

Offside rear tire worn on both edges

Fail 9 Sep 2015 106,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear light unit cracked

Offside rear tire worn on both edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs getting rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,276 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 82,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,271 miles

centre rear seat belt hasp damaged but works ok

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,534 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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YP55 NVU is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 100,854 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 Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP55 NVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP55 NVU registered?

YP55 NVU is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is YP55 NVU safe to buy?

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