2006 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · EX56 HLU
2006 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 108,528 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX56 HLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 108,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX56 HLU 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 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (EX56 HLU) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
EX56 HLU Mileage History
- 26/04/2023100,881 mi
- 12/04/2024103,456 mi+2,575 mi
- 16/04/2024103,459 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2025106,295 mi+2,836 mi
- 23/04/2026108,528 mi+2,233 mi
Average of roughly 2,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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