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)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 October 2026 (111 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,732 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
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 21 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 16,732 miles. However, the MOT history reveals a pattern of recurring issues with critical safety and mechanical systems, including lights, brakes, and emissions.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,486 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 onwards, but no suspicious drops or round numbers.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures in lights (Nov 2018, 2022) and brakes (Nov 2019, 2020) indicate systemic neglect.
- Multiple recurring advisories for suspension, steering, and tyres across 11 tests point to chronic wear.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating is excellent, but this 21-year-old diesel Land Rover has significant mechanical history.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until October 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,486 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 18/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | PASS | 16,732 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2009 | PASS | 22,674 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2010 | PASS | 28,631 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 33,990 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 37,430 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED all tyres are starting to deteriorate around tread edge to tyre wall especially offside rear.
|
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 41,193 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 43,843 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 46,404 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 48,791 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 49,870 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | FAIL | 61,052 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 61,065 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 75,722 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY all tyres perished ADVISORY Nearside Rear road wheel nuts corroded and poor condition ADVISORY Rear park brake effort low 18%
|
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 86,762 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 86,762 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 92,352 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 99,769 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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| Nov 2022 | PASS | 99,769 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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| Nov 2023 | PASS | 105,691 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 109,117 mi |
ADVISORY fuel tank protection/bracket is corroded - not weakened ADVISORY temporary fuel cap fitted - complies with requirements ADVISORY both headlamp lens slightly cloudy
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 113,681 mi |
ADVISORY temporary fuel cap fitted - does seal and is secure at present MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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