2005 Land Rover Range Rover 4.2L Petrol · BT05 DZH
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (4.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 170,680 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT05 DZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2025
- 170,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT05 DZH 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 (BT05 DZH) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BT05 DZH Mileage History
- 01/08/202298,532 mi
- 12/08/202298,626 mi+94 mi
- 26/07/2023100,819 mi+2,193 mi
- 10/07/2024103,186 mi+2,367 mi
- 09/07/2025170,680 mi+67,494 mi
Average of roughly 24,557 miles per year across 5 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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