2005 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · V888 AFC
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (4.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 111,986 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V888 AFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 111,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V888 AFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (V888 AFC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V888 AFC Mileage History
- 08/09/202296,086 mi
- 04/09/2023100,759 mi+4,673 mi
- 21/08/2024105,474 mi+4,715 mi
- 29/08/2025111,952 mi+6,478 mi
- 01/09/2025111,986 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 5,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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