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
- 2720 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 March 2027 (277 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 35,826 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 75/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 35,826 miles. The recurring advisories for critical systems like brakes and suspension, combined with a 2020 service gap, warrant careful inspection.
The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 9,529 miles/year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2024, but no suspicious decreases or round numbers.
Things to check
- Recurring advisories on critical systems: brakes (4 advisories), suspension (7 advisories), steering (4 advisories), and tyres (4 advisories).
- 2020 MOT gap: Vehicle was off-road or not tested for a full year, raising questions about maintenance during that period.
- High-risk diesel engine: Known for head gasket, camshaft, and timing chain failures, which are expensive to repair.
- Long-term ownership: 21-year-old vehicle with 35,826 miles suggests minimal use, potentially leading to accelerated wear on components.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Strong MOT record: 7 of 8 tests passed, with the single failure immediately rectified and no dangerous defects.
- Consistent mileage: Average 9,529 miles/year is normal for a 2005 diesel, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
- Long MOT validity: Valid MOT until March 2027, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 35,826 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 46,332 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 57,945 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 70,408 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 82,502 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 93,243 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 103,844 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 119,603 mi |
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) USER ENTERED nearside mirror cracked
|
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 119,603 mi |
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) USER ENTERED nearside mirror cracked
|
| Aug 2016 | FAIL | 131,040 mi |
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d - bushes (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY offside and nearside front tyres nearing wear band indicators ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 131,040 mi |
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d - bushes (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY offside and nearside front tyres nearing wear band indicators ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 146,876 mi |
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above diff (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jun 2019 | FAIL | 163,542 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MINOR Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 163,774 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MINOR Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 178,065 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70/17 109T (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 186,757 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Mar 2023 | PASS | 192,167 mi |
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| Mar 2024 | PASS | 195,565 mi |
ADVISORY bonnetb shocks slightly week ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Fuel tank exhaust shield corrosion
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| Mar 2025 | PASS | 198,273 mi |
ADVISORY rear axel corrosion ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both side (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY fuel tank vover shield corrosion ADVISORY bonnet shocks week not holding properly
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 201,690 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, inner front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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