2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · DC54 JEM
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 160,893 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC54 JEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2026
- 160,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC54 JEM 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 (DC54 JEM) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DC54 JEM Mileage History
- 19/12/2022143,162 mi
- 20/12/2022143,162 mi
- 15/01/2024149,138 mi+5,976 mi
- 01/03/2025157,408 mi+8,270 mi
- 27/02/2026160,893 mi+3,485 mi
Average of roughly 5,553 miles per year across 5 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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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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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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