2004 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0L Petrol · JL52 COW
2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (5.0L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2004. Recorded mileage 42,465 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 4961cc
JL52 COW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 42,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Lamborghini Lamborghini Gallardo
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
JL52 COW Mileage History
- 27/07/202241,207 mi
- 14/07/202341,851 mi+644 mi
- 11/07/202442,264 mi+413 mi
- 02/07/202542,465 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 429 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
JL52 COW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (JL52 COW) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- eGear Clutch and Actuator Wear(Serious)
The automated manual transmission uses a single-plate clutch and a hydraulic actuator. Stop-start traffic and reversing uphill are the primary killers of these clutches.
- Oil Pump and Coolant Pipe Leaks(Serious)
Pre-LP models can suffer from oil pump failure or coolant leaks from the "V" of the engine as hoses perish.
- Leaking Nose Lift Shocks(Moderate)
The hydraulic system that raises the front to clear speed bumps can leak fluid from the shocks.
- Electrical Gremlins and Sensor Failures(Moderate)
Early Gallardos (2003–2008) are particularly prone to intermittent electrical issues, including random dashboard warning lights, sensor malfunctions, pixel failures in the instrument cluster LCD, and dry solder joints on the main relay board causing intermittent no-start conditions. The battery draws significant parasitic current even when parked and can drain in as little as two weeks.
- Excessive Oil Consumption(Moderate)
The 5.0L and 5.2L V10 engines can develop higher-than-expected oil consumption as they age, particularly around valve cover gaskets and camshaft seals. The engine can consume up to 1 litre per 1,000 miles if gaskets have deteriorated. Oil leaks from the valley of the V can drip onto the undertray, making them hard to spot visually.
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