2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · W17 BHW
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2005. Recorded mileage 64,956 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W17 BHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 64,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W17 BHW 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 (W17 BHW) between January 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W17 BHW Mileage History
- 24/01/202462,192 mi
- 25/01/202462,192 mi
- 21/05/202463,475 mi+1,283 mi
- 27/05/202564,954 mi+1,479 mi
- 27/05/202564,956 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,065 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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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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