2004 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0L Petrol · 1 PMT
2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (5.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 20,945 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1 PMT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 20,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for Lamborghini Lamborghini Gallardo
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
1 PMT Mileage History
- 31/05/200715,264 mi
- 06/05/200816,201 mi+937 mi
- 21/05/200916,864 mi+663 mi
- 17/05/201017,372 mi+508 mi
- 23/05/201118,321 mi+949 mi
- 22/05/201218,657 mi+336 mi
- 28/05/201319,054 mi+397 mi
- 02/05/201419,165 mi+111 mi
- 06/05/201519,509 mi+344 mi
- 09/05/201619,717 mi+208 mi
- 18/05/201719,991 mi+274 mi
- 11/07/201820,233 mi+242 mi
- 13/07/201820,235 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/201920,664 mi+429 mi
- 24/06/202020,683 mi+19 mi
- 25/06/202120,778 mi+95 mi
- 22/06/202220,800 mi+22 mi
- 05/07/202320,846 mi+46 mi
- 03/07/202420,856 mi+10 mi
- 18/06/202520,910 mi+54 mi
- 22/07/202620,945 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 297 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
1 PMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (1 PMT) between May 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
Common Problems: LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- eGear Clutch and Actuator Wear(Serious)
The automated manual transmission uses a single-plate clutch and a hydraulic actuator. Stop-start traffic and reversing uphill are the primary killers of these clutches.
- Oil Pump and Coolant Pipe Leaks(Serious)
Pre-LP models can suffer from oil pump failure or coolant leaks from the "V" of the engine as hoses perish.
- Leaking Nose Lift Shocks(Moderate)
The hydraulic system that raises the front to clear speed bumps can leak fluid from the shocks.
- Electrical Gremlins and Sensor Failures(Moderate)
Early Gallardos (2003–2008) are particularly prone to intermittent electrical issues, including random dashboard warning lights, sensor malfunctions, pixel failures in the instrument cluster LCD, and dry solder joints on the main relay board causing intermittent no-start conditions. The battery draws significant parasitic current even when parked and can drain in as little as two weeks.
- Excessive Oil Consumption(Moderate)
The 5.0L and 5.2L V10 engines can develop higher-than-expected oil consumption as they age, particularly around valve cover gaskets and camshaft seals. The engine can consume up to 1 litre per 1,000 miles if gaskets have deteriorated. Oil leaks from the valley of the V can drip onto the undertray, making them hard to spot visually.
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- eGear Clutch and Actuator WearSerious
The automated manual transmission uses a single-plate clutch and a hydraulic actuator. Stop-start traffic and reversing uphill are the primary killers of these clutches.
- Oil Pump and Coolant Pipe LeaksSerious
Pre-LP models can suffer from oil pump failure or coolant leaks from the "V" of the engine as hoses perish.
- Leaking Nose Lift ShocksModerate
The hydraulic system that raises the front to clear speed bumps can leak fluid from the shocks.
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