2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · GX55 LZT
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 155,093 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX55 LZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 155,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX55 LZT 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 (GX55 LZT) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GX55 LZT Mileage History
- 18/07/2023138,516 mi
- 19/07/2023138,517 mi+1 mi
- 26/07/2024147,672 mi+9,155 mi
- 04/09/2024147,763 mi+91 mi
- 02/09/2025155,093 mi+7,330 mi
Average of roughly 7,794 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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- Gearbox Failure (TD6)Serious
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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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