BG55 BWB

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
SILVER
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 August 2021
Last recorded mileage
28,504 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 28,504 miles. The vehicle's long-term reliability is also highly questionable due to known model weaknesses.

A 3-year MOT gap from Nov 2010 to Sep 2014 is a major red flag, with unverified mileage during this period.

Things to check

  • Critical 3-year MOT gap (Nov 2010–Sep 2014) — unverified mileage.
  • Persistent brake failures (Sep 2018, Aug 2020) and advisories (Sep 2019) — recurring safety concern.
  • Lights failed repeatedly (Sep 2018, Aug 2020) — multiple safety system failures.
  • Long-term reliability is highly questionable due to known model weaknesses (head gasket, oil leaks).

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since Aug 2020 retest PASS.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory post-gap, albeit lower than UK average.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — strong safety credentials for its age.

Mileage history

Oct 2008: 28,504 mi PASSOct 2009: 36,217 mi PASSNov 2010: 51,322 mi PASSSep 2014: 54,380 mi PASSSep 2014: 54,380 mi FAILSep 2015: 56,590 mi FAILSep 2015: 56,590 mi PASSSep 2016: 62,823 mi PASSSep 2017: 68,611 mi FAILSep 2017: 68,611 mi PASSSep 2018: 74,186 mi PASSSep 2019: 81,305 mi FAILSep 2019: 81,305 mi PASSAug 2020: 90,673 mi FAILAug 2020: 90,692 mi PASS91k60k29kOct 2008Aug 2020

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2008 PASS 28,504 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 36,217 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2010 PASS 51,322 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 54,380 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2014 FAIL 54,380 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2015 FAIL 56,590 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Sep 2015 PASS 56,590 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 62,823 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 FAIL 68,611 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Sep 2017 PASS 68,611 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 74,186 mi
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))
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2019 FAIL 81,305 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2019 PASS 81,305 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 FAIL 90,673 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 90,692 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG55 BWB, 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.