BC05 HTL

2005 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
2720 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 September 2024
Last recorded mileage
31,131 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Land Rover has 26 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 31,131 miles. The vehicle's SORN status and lack of a valid MOT make it uninsurable and illegal to drive on public roads.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 7,635 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant 3-year period of very low annual mileage (2020-2022) is noted.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Sep 2024): Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2024-09-06, immediately before the latest MOT failure.
  • Recurring DANGEROUS suspension failures (e.g., 2024-09-06) and multiple major failures across all safety-critical systems.
  • The vehicle is currently on SORN status with no valid MOT, making it uninsurable and illegal to drive.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 10 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,635 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has been consistently tested and maintained, albeit with significant issues.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 31,131 mi PASSFeb 2009: 39,528 mi PASSAug 2010: 54,894 mi FAILAug 2010: 54,894 mi PASSAug 2011: 61,494 mi FAILAug 2011: 61,502 mi PASSAug 2012: 65,305 mi PASSAug 2013: 71,844 mi FAILAug 2013: 71,844 mi PASSAug 2014: 80,853 mi PASSJul 2015: 92,778 mi FAILJul 2015: 92,778 mi PASSAug 2016: 103,937 mi FAILAug 2016: 103,937 mi PASSAug 2017: 114,755 mi FAILAug 2017: 114,761 mi PASSAug 2018: 124,841 mi FAILAug 2018: 124,848 mi PASSAug 2019: 131,565 mi FAILAug 2019: 131,584 mi PASSAug 2020: 134,589 mi PASSSep 2021: 137,484 mi PASSAug 2022: 141,531 mi FAILSep 2022: 141,531 mi PASSSep 2023: 144,892 mi PASSSep 2024: 150,423 mi FAIL150k91k31kMar 2008Sep 2024

MOT test history — 16/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 31,131 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2009 PASS 39,528 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 54,894 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2010 PASS 54,894 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 61,494 mi
FAIL Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2011 PASS 61,502 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 65,305 mi
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre wearing close to limit
USER ENTERED Very slight play in nearside track rod inner joint.
Aug 2013 FAIL 71,844 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Aug 2013 PASS 71,844 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 80,853 mi
USER ENTERED Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
Jul 2015 FAIL 92,778 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED splash guard damaged at n/s/rear brake
USER ENTERED center exhaust heat shield insecure
USER ENTERED o/s/rear handbrake cable guide bracket broken
Jul 2015 PASS 92,778 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED splash guard damaged at n/s/rear brake
Aug 2016 FAIL 103,937 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working new bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear rubber bush (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under rear floor and across above suspension -- nearly excessive (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake splash guard very rustey
ADVISORY air suspension compressor slow to build up -- but still operating
Aug 2016 PASS 103,937 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear rubber bush (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under rear floor and across above suspension -- nearly excessive (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake splash guard very rustey
ADVISORY air suspension compressor slow to build up -- but still operating
Aug 2017 FAIL 114,755 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to body hose (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to supply hose (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from supply hose (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Aug 2017 PASS 114,761 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from supply hose (3.6.B.2c)
Aug 2018 FAIL 124,841 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Both front steering arm ball joints have some play
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Both rear brake ferrules rusty at calipers
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY General rust under vehicle body
Aug 2018 PASS 124,848 mi
ADVISORY Both front steering arm ball joints have some play
ADVISORY General rust under vehicle body
Aug 2019 FAIL 131,565 mi
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Both front steering arm ball joints have some play
ADVISORY General rust under vehicle body - under sill covers etc
Aug 2019 PASS 131,584 mi
ADVISORY Both front steering arm ball joints have some play
ADVISORY General rust under vehicle body - under sill covers etc
Aug 2020 PASS 134,589 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 137,484 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 FAIL 141,531 mi
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate ( Cannot check third row seatbelts ) (6.2.3 (a))
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2022 PASS 141,531 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY osr heat shieldloose
ADVISORY both sills slight corrosion at rear
Sep 2023 PASS 144,892 mi
ADVISORY Nearside sill under side has corrosion
ADVISORY Offside sill under side has corroision
Sep 2024 FAIL 150,423 mi
MAJOR Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC05 HTL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.