BD05 GBE

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
BLACK
Engine
2926 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 July 2026 (17 days away)
Last recorded mileage
37,791 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 27 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 37,791 miles. The vehicle's long history of issues, combined with a 21-year age and low mileage, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (7,229 miles/yr) for its age, with a significant drop in usage from 2018 to 2020 (only 1,254 miles in 12 months), raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • Recurring major suspension failures (Oct 2019, Jun 2021) and numerous advisories (e.g., Oct 2018, Jul 2022) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Multiple major brake failures (Oct 2019, Jun 2020) and advisories (e.g., Jul 2022, Jun 2024) point to systemic brake system issues.
  • Persistent headlamp aim failures (Oct 2018, Oct 2020) and numerous minor defects (e.g., Jun 2025) suggest electrical and lighting problems.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) since 2005, raising questions about its roadworthiness and maintenance history.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until July 2026, indicating it recently passed a basic roadworthiness test.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check) is present in the provided data.
  • The vehicle has a consistent mileage history since its first MOT in 2008, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), suggesting good structural integrity for its age.

Mileage history

Jul 2008: 37,791 mi PASSJul 2009: 45,286 mi PASSAug 2010: 62,047 mi PASSAug 2011: 72,438 mi FAILAug 2011: 72,438 mi PASSAug 2012: 80,669 mi PASSSep 2013: 91,045 mi PASSAug 2014: 100,247 mi FAILAug 2014: 100,254 mi PASSAug 2015: 108,564 mi FAILSep 2015: 108,668 mi PASSSep 2016: 111,033 mi FAILSep 2016: 111,074 mi PASSSep 2017: 113,151 mi FAILSep 2017: 113,157 mi PASSOct 2018: 114,313 mi PASSOct 2019: 115,521 mi FAILOct 2019: 115,528 mi PASSOct 2020: 116,782 mi FAILOct 2020: 116,789 mi PASSJun 2021: 117,817 mi FAILJun 2021: 117,817 mi PASSJul 2022: 127,307 mi PASSJun 2023: 133,929 mi PASSJun 2024: 140,423 mi FAILJun 2024: 140,423 mi PASSJun 2025: 148,166 mi PASS148k93k38kJul 2008Jun 2025

MOT test history — 18/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2008 PASS 37,791 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2009 PASS 45,286 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 62,047 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Both front position lamps flickering
USER ENTERED Steering feels slightly tight when turned into lock
USER ENTERED Very slight oil leak around gearbox
USER ENTERED Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn
Aug 2011 FAIL 72,438 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Aug 2011 PASS 72,438 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Aug 2012 PASS 80,669 mi
ADVISORY Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2013 PASS 91,045 mi
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Brake fluid level measuring on 1/2
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder
Aug 2014 FAIL 100,247 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Aug 2014 PASS 100,254 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 FAIL 108,564 mi
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2015 PASS 108,668 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
Sep 2016 FAIL 111,033 mi
FAIL Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2016 PASS 111,074 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2017 FAIL 113,151 mi
FAIL Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2017 PASS 113,157 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2018 PASS 114,313 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre cracking
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake only just met the 16% minimum
Oct 2019 FAIL 115,521 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose- (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 115,528 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 FAIL 116,782 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 116,789 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2021 FAIL 117,817 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2021 PASS 117,817 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 127,307 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bendy arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY both inner sill corroded
ADVISORY under vehicle corroded
Jun 2023 PASS 133,929 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2024 FAIL 140,423 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY plastic sills fitted to vehicle
Jun 2024 PASS 140,423 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY plastic sills fitted to vehicle
Jun 2025 PASS 148,166 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD05 GBE, 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.