BF05 MHJ

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
BLUE
Engine
2720 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 November 2026 (164 days away)
Last recorded mileage
38,842 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 38,842 miles. The vehicle's age and known diesel issues present significant long-term risks.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage, averaging 10,307 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • 2019-10-30: Failed MOT for exposed ply/cords on offside rear tyre.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (2024, 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring steering advisories (2024, 2025) suggest potential issues.
  • High mileage (215,587 miles) for a 2005 vehicle is a significant wear indicator.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-11-25, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent annual mileage (10,307 mi/yr) suggests regular use, not prolonged storage.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT tests.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 38,842 mi PASSApr 2009: 44,941 mi FAILApr 2009: 44,947 mi PASSApr 2010: 50,637 mi PASSApr 2011: 55,554 mi PASSApr 2011: 55,554 mi FAILDec 2011: 57,621 mi PASSDec 2012: 68,195 mi PASSNov 2013: 79,258 mi PASSOct 2014: 91,777 mi FAILOct 2014: 91,777 mi PASSOct 2015: 103,641 mi PASSOct 2016: 115,489 mi PASSOct 2017: 126,688 mi PASSNov 2018: 138,035 mi PASSOct 2019: 151,078 mi PASSNov 2020: 157,343 mi PASSNov 2021: 169,512 mi PASSNov 2022: 180,541 mi PASSNov 2023: 192,775 mi FAILNov 2023: 192,775 mi PASSNov 2024: 203,393 mi PASSNov 2025: 215,587 mi PASS216k127k39kApr 2008Nov 2025

MOT test history — 19/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 38,842 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 FAIL 44,941 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED Air bag warning light on
USER ENTERED Spare tyre missing
USER ENTERED Unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under tray
USER ENTERED Unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to engine covers
USER ENTERED Damage evident N/S/R lamp
Apr 2009 PASS 44,947 mi
USER ENTERED Unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under tray
USER ENTERED Unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to engine covers
USER ENTERED Damage evident N/S/R lamp
Apr 2010 PASS 50,637 mi
USER ENTERED Damage evident nearside rear lamp (function not impaired)
USER ENTERED unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to engine covers
USER ENTERED unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertrays
Apr 2011 PASS 55,554 mi
USER ENTERED damage evident passenger side rear light lense
USER ENTERED unable to check certain areas due to engine covers and undertray fitted
Apr 2011 FAIL 55,554 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED damage evident passenger side rear light lense
USER ENTERED unable to check certain areas due to engine covers and undertray fitted
Dec 2011 PASS 57,621 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres slightly feathering
USER ENTERED offside front tyre slightly feathering
USER ENTERED fuel flap un-easy to open
Dec 2012 PASS 68,195 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nov 2013 PASS 79,258 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2014 FAIL 91,777 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2014 PASS 91,777 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2015 PASS 103,641 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 115,489 mi
ADVISORY Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt retaining button missing (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
ADVISORY Centre fuel flap sticking
ADVISORY Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Play in propshaft centre bearing
Oct 2017 PASS 126,688 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 138,035 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 151,078 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 PASS 157,343 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/side and o/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 169,512 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nov 2022 PASS 180,541 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nov 2023 FAIL 192,775 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 192,775 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 203,393 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nov 2025 PASS 215,587 mi None recorded

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