BL54 SWX

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
GREEN
Engine
2720 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 March 2027 (290 days away)
Last recorded mileage
45,676 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 54% pass rate and 45,676 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, with periods of extremely low usage and a recent large jump, raising serious integrity concerns.

The mileage shows extremely low usage (e.g., 91 mi/yr to Oct 2019) followed by a significant spike to 450 mi/yr from Mar 2025 to Mar 2026, indicating a major data integrity issue.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Oct 2013 – Mar 2014)
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-08-01 (200,115 mi) and 2023-01-01 (200,189 mi).
  • DANGEROUS suspension failure on 2019-10-01 (200,131 mi).
  • Recurring steering rack issues flagged in 5 separate MOT tests.

Working in its favour

  • MOT currently valid until 2027-03-31, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 9,439 miles/yr (UK average 8,000) after initial low usage.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 45,676 mi PASSApr 2010: 82,980 mi FAILMay 2010: 83,082 mi FAILMay 2010: 83,088 mi PASSJul 2011: 90,977 mi PASSJun 2012: 106,491 mi FAILJul 2012: 106,491 mi PASSOct 2013: 130,161 mi FAILNov 2013: 130,433 mi FAILNov 2013: 130,436 mi PASSMar 2014: 135,991 mi FAILMar 2014: 135,991 mi PASSDec 2014: 151,352 mi FAILFeb 2015: 155,338 mi PASSApr 2017: 194,502 mi FAILApr 2017: 194,502 mi PASSApr 2018: 196,182 mi PASSAug 2019: 200,115 mi FAILOct 2019: 200,131 mi FAILNov 2019: 200,134 mi PASSOct 2021: 200,167 mi PASSJan 2023: 200,189 mi FAILFeb 2023: 200,193 mi PASSMar 2025: 200,238 mi PASSMar 2026: 200,688 mi FAILApr 2026: 200,692 mi PASS201k123k46kApr 2008Apr 2026

MOT test history — 14/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 45,676 mi
USER ENTERED Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti roll bar links.
USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.
Apr 2010 FAIL 82,980 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
May 2010 FAIL 83,082 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
May 2010 PASS 83,088 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 90,977 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 106,491 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front brake pads getting low
Jul 2012 PASS 106,491 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front brake pads getting low
Oct 2013 FAIL 130,161 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED rear lens damaged
Nov 2013 FAIL 130,433 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nov 2013 PASS 130,436 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 135,991 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Mar 2014 PASS 135,991 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 FAIL 151,352 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED n/s door mirror galss missing, sill has centre mirror
USER ENTERED cut's to o/s rear tyre but could not see cords at time of test
Feb 2015 PASS 155,338 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2017 FAIL 194,502 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Apr 2017 PASS 194,502 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Apr 2018 PASS 196,182 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 FAIL 200,115 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to front both (1.1.11 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oct 2019 FAIL 200,131 mi
MAJOR Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY parking brake motor noisy intermittent
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY offside front and nearside rear tyres just starting to near wear indicators
Nov 2019 PASS 200,134 mi
ADVISORY parking brake motor noisy intermittent
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY offside front and nearside rear tyres just starting to near wear indicators
Oct 2021 PASS 200,167 mi
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2023 FAIL 200,189 mi
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Feb 2023 PASS 200,193 mi
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 200,238 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 FAIL 200,688 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside small play in steering rack end joint
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 200,692 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside small play in steering rack end joint
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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