2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · CU05 CZT
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 108,228 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU05 CZT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 108,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU05 CZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (CU05 CZT) between February 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CU05 CZT Mileage History
- 19/02/200823,562 mi
- 18/02/200930,573 mi+7,011 mi
- 10/02/201037,287 mi+6,714 mi
- 07/02/201143,729 mi+6,442 mi
- 14/02/201249,643 mi+5,914 mi
- 25/02/201354,652 mi+5,009 mi
- 17/02/201459,723 mi+5,071 mi
- 24/02/201564,743 mi+5,020 mi
- 25/02/201564,743 mi
- 01/03/201669,652 mi+4,909 mi
- 08/02/201773,636 mi+3,984 mi
- 09/02/201773,636 mi
- 12/02/201877,667 mi+4,031 mi
- 11/02/201981,574 mi+3,907 mi
- 12/02/201981,574 mi
- 25/02/202086,094 mi+4,520 mi
- 25/02/202189,572 mi+3,478 mi
- 02/03/202189,575 mi+3 mi
- 18/02/202292,309 mi+2,734 mi
- 01/03/202393,411 mi+1,102 mi
- 01/03/202494,963 mi+1,552 mi
- 01/03/2025106,009 mi+11,046 mi
- 27/08/2026108,228 mi+2,219 mi
Average of roughly 4,572 miles per year across 23 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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