2004 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · G5 BGY
2004 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 49,118 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G5 BGY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 49,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G5 BGY 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 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (G5 BGY) between March 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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 (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
G5 BGY Mileage History
- 08/03/20079,898 mi
- 17/03/200811,917 mi+2,019 mi
- 06/03/200913,941 mi+2,024 mi
- 10/03/201015,613 mi+1,672 mi
- 07/03/201117,252 mi+1,639 mi
- 02/03/201218,194 mi+942 mi
- 10/03/201218,908 mi+714 mi
- 01/03/201320,384 mi+1,476 mi
- 24/02/201421,017 mi+633 mi
- 23/02/201522,448 mi+1,431 mi
- 16/02/201624,074 mi+1,626 mi
- 09/03/201727,713 mi+3,639 mi
- 11/04/201830,533 mi+2,820 mi
- 03/12/201934,508 mi+3,975 mi
- 15/06/202035,462 mi+954 mi
- 01/06/202138,080 mi+2,618 mi
- 16/05/202239,822 mi+1,742 mi
- 21/05/202239,822 mi
- 18/04/202341,457 mi+1,635 mi
- 19/03/202444,354 mi+2,897 mi
- 23/04/202546,911 mi+2,557 mi
- 25/04/202546,911 mi
- 20/04/202649,118 mi+2,207 mi
Average of roughly 2,052 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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