BJ05 OAU

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
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 April 2017
Last recorded mileage
43,227 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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 60% pass rate and 43,227 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the recurring nature of these issues suggests ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 9,477 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine mileage.

Things to check

  • Lighting system failures: 3 major failures (Apr 2009, Apr 2010, Apr 2016) and 7 related advisories.
  • Brake system failures: 1 major failure (Apr 2010) and 2 related advisories.
  • Recurring tyre advisories: 6 advisories across 2 tests (Apr 2010, Apr 2011).
  • MOT status: Vehicle is currently on SORN with a MOT expiry of 2017-04-26, indicating it has not been on the road for several years.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage: 43,227 miles over 21 years, averaging 9,477 miles/year, is normal and genuine.
  • Immediate retests: All 6 failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same day or next day, showing responsive ownership.
  • No major structural failures: Despite multiple failures, no major structural or safety-critical defects were recorded.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 43,227 mi PASSApr 2009: 47,877 mi PASSApr 2009: 47,877 mi FAILApr 2010: 53,474 mi FAILApr 2010: 53,474 mi PASSApr 2011: 62,123 mi FAILApr 2011: 62,123 mi PASSApr 2012: 69,975 mi PASSApr 2012: 69,975 mi FAILMar 2013: 77,401 mi PASSApr 2014: 87,983 mi PASSApr 2015: 98,193 mi PASSApr 2015: 98,193 mi FAILApr 2016: 107,346 mi FAILApr 2016: 107,346 mi PASS107k75k43kApr 2008Apr 2016

MOT test history — 9/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 43,227 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 47,877 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 FAIL 47,877 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Apr 2010 FAIL 53,474 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Apr 2010 PASS 53,474 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 FAIL 62,123 mi
PRS Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2011 PASS 62,123 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2012 PASS 69,975 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 69,975 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Mar 2013 PASS 77,401 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 87,983 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 98,193 mi
ADVISORY Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2015 FAIL 98,193 mi
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2016 FAIL 107,346 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
FAIL Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Apr 2016 PASS 107,346 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ05 OAU, 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.