2005 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · 26 ROY
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (4.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 88,549 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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26 ROY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 88,549 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.
26 ROY 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 (26 ROY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
26 ROY Mileage History
- 30/01/202381,055 mi
- 31/01/202483,706 mi+2,651 mi
- 14/01/202585,300 mi+1,594 mi
- 14/01/202585,300 mi
- 21/01/202688,549 mi+3,249 mi
Average of roughly 2,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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