2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · BX05 CJZ
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 139,690 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX05 CJZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2024
- 139,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX05 CJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (BX05 CJZ) between April 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BX05 CJZ Mileage History
- 19/04/2022130,995 mi
- 11/05/2023137,689 mi+6,694 mi
- 17/05/2023137,709 mi+20 mi
- 16/10/2024139,690 mi+1,981 mi
Average of roughly 3,486 miles per year across 4 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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- 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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