2005 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Petrol · YJ55 MJX
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 102,015 km. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 102,015 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ55 MJX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2018
- 102,015 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ55 MJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (YJ55 MJX) between July 2009 and June 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
YJ55 MJX Odometer History
- 04/07/200927,003 mi
- 02/09/201029,016 mi+2,013 mi
- 14/09/201131,001 mi+1,985 mi
- 10/09/201246,280 km
- 03/09/201355,175 mi
- 10/09/201355,180 mi+5 mi
- 12/09/201466,291 mi+11,111 mi
- 10/09/201574,393 km
- 18/01/201783,864 km+9,471 km
- 18/01/201783,864 km
- 26/06/2018102,015 km+18,151 km
Average of roughly 8,355 km per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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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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