2006 Land Rover Range Rover Petrol · GJ56 AVY
2006 Land Rover Range Rover (petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 257,322 km. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 257,322 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ56 AVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 257,322 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ56 AVY 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 (GJ56 AVY) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GJ56 AVY Odometer History
- 05/08/2024152,408 mi
- 12/09/2024152,479 mi+71 mi
- 20/09/2024152,497 mi+18 mi
- 19/08/2025257,302 km
- 20/08/2025257,322 km+20 km
Average of roughly 100,850 km 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: Poor
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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