LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER2005 · 2.9L Diesel

The overall roadworthiness of this 2005 Range Rover cannot be reliably verified. The most recent MOT test occurred on November 15, 2021, at 172,311 miles, meaning the vehicle has lacked a valid certificate for nearly five years as of July 2026. The maintenance trend appears to have stalled entirely. While the 2021 test passed with no defects recorded, the identical mileage recorded for both a pass and a fail on the same date suggests an aborted or procedural test rather than a standard mechanical assessment. Without any subsequent testing, the current structural and mechanical condition remains entirely unknown. The recorded mileage of 172,311 miles equates to roughly 8,205 miles per year, a typical accumulation for a vehicle of this age. However, the mileage data reveals a significant anomaly. Between November 2020 and November 2021, the odometer advanced by a plausible 2,499 miles, from 169,812 to 172,311. Since that date in 2021, the mileage has remained completely static. This stagnation strongly indicates the vehicle has stood unused for nearly five years. Prolonged standing causes its own severe issues, including seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and degraded fluid systems, which standard mileage metrics fail to capture. A buyer must approach this vehicle assuming zero recent upkeep. The five-year testing void means critical safety components require rigorous physical inspection. Focus heavily on structural integrity; inspect the chassis rails, crossmembers, and bulkhead for corrosion, a common failure point on this generation. The air suspension system demands close scrutiny for leaks or compressor failure, as standing still often causes air springs to crack and seize. Brake discs will likely exhibit heavy surface corrosion, and calipers may be binding. Engine and transmission mounts, along with suspension bushes, will have perished from age and lack of use. Verify the condition of all fluids, particularly the gearbox and differential oils, which degrade over time regardless of mileage.