2005 Land Rover Range Rover · 11,716 MOT tests
2005 Land Rover Range Rover reliability
2005 Land Rover Range Rovers fail 30.4% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 25 Range Rover years (11,716 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rovers: 19.4%)
- 30.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rovers: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 140,723
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,716
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
Fail rate by area
- Brakes13.5%
- Suspension13.4%
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Body, chassis and structure6.8%
- Tyres4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Steering3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.77%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.95%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.86%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.19%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.07%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.01%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.14%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.01%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Range Rover year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
2005 Land Rover Range Rovers fail 30.4% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 25 Range Rover years (11,716 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.77% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.95% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Land Rover Range Rover shows 140,723 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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