2006 Land Rover Range Rover 3.6L Diesel · BG56 HDY
2006 Land Rover Range Rover (3.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 130,016 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG56 HDY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2020
- 130,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG56 HDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (BG56 HDY) between October 2009 and December 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2020 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BG56 HDY Mileage History
- 21/10/200948,498 mi
- 01/10/201057,786 mi+9,288 mi
- 20/10/201168,404 mi+10,618 mi
- 22/10/201276,698 mi+8,294 mi
- 09/10/201383,577 mi+6,879 mi
- 10/10/201383,586 mi+9 mi
- 17/10/201489,742 mi+6,156 mi
- 22/10/2015101,850 mi+12,108 mi
- 22/10/2016109,743 mi+7,893 mi
- 12/10/2017114,176 mi+4,433 mi
- 24/10/2018118,462 mi+4,286 mi
- 18/10/2019125,162 mi+6,700 mi
- 08/12/2020130,016 mi+4,854 mi
Average of roughly 7,323 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Gearbox Failure (TD6)Serious
The 5-speed GM automatic gearbox is under-specced for the weight of the car and often fails.
- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
The complex air suspension suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, leaking valve blocks, and faulty height sensors. The "SUSPENSION INACTIVE" message commonly appears.
- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
The front differential on pre-2006 models was inadequately designed and prone to premature wear and sudden failure, often at highway speeds.
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