2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · FL05 WXZ
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 135,417 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL05 WXZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 135,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL05 WXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (FL05 WXZ) between March 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body component insecure mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
FL05 WXZ Mileage History
- 28/03/200820,381 mi
- 25/03/200927,521 mi+7,140 mi
- 17/03/201034,925 mi+7,404 mi
- 02/04/201143,629 mi+8,704 mi
- 01/05/201251,589 mi+7,960 mi
- 31/07/201359,224 mi+7,635 mi
- 25/07/201465,778 mi+6,554 mi
- 04/08/201465,953 mi+175 mi
- 01/02/201672,288 mi+6,335 mi
- 30/01/201778,901 mi+6,613 mi
- 31/01/201778,906 mi+5 mi
- 26/01/201887,696 mi+8,790 mi
- 15/01/201995,264 mi+7,568 mi
- 06/01/2020101,971 mi+6,707 mi
- 09/07/2020103,131 mi+1,160 mi
- 13/07/2020103,131 mi
- 14/06/2021107,691 mi+4,560 mi
- 08/07/2022111,423 mi+3,732 mi
- 05/07/2023115,982 mi+4,559 mi
- 05/07/2024121,034 mi+5,052 mi
- 11/07/2025127,710 mi+6,676 mi
- 10/07/2026135,417 mi+7,707 mi
Average of roughly 6,292 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Gearbox Failure (TD6)Serious
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- 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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