2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · LG55 NWU
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 205,745 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 NWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 205,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 NWU 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 (LG55 NWU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded rear shoes not attached (1.1.14 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure badly corroded (1.1.14 (d))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LG55 NWU Mileage History
- 08/04/2024197,363 mi
- 08/04/2024197,363 mi
- 11/04/2025198,871 mi+1,508 mi
- 11/04/2025198,871 mi
- 07/04/2026205,745 mi+6,874 mi
Average of roughly 4,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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